Surfer66 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hello, I have a comic that has a liquid stain on the bottom corner. It does not affect the staples and the comic is otherwise in nice shape. Can this stain be safely removed? I am also wondering how would this stain affects the grade of the comic? Does anyone have experience with this situation? Thank you Kindly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 The stain affects grade significantly. It may be able to be removed via restoration, but not otherwise. Randall Dowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 I have heard of people using a cotton swab dipped into a solution of Hydrogen Peroxide and water. Sort of a bleaching process. I don't know the particulars - how strong a solution, how long to leave it before blotting, if it does any damage, long term issues, etc. Maybe someone has had some success with it and can fill us in. Or maybe it's just an urban legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 If you cut neatly along the tideline, the stain will be removed permanently. Brandon Shepherd and marvelmaniac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 12:49 PM, Axe Elf said: If you cut neatly along the tideline, the stain will be removed permanently. Stop!!! You had me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Robinson Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 There are strides being made on staining. Kaptain Myke's new book has practical solutions including a Heat Press based and Blue LED light techniques. Fascinating stuff that takes a lot of practice, patience and probably destroyed books. They are getting stunning results, tho. PovertyRow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyTown Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 12:20 PM, Bill Robinson said: There are strides being made on staining. Kaptain Myke's new book has practical solutions including a Heat Press based and Blue LED light techniques. Fascinating stuff that takes a lot of practice, patience and probably destroyed books. They are getting stunning results, tho. I'd highly suggest checking out Immaculate Comics as an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyTown Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) On 6/23/2022 at 3:35 PM, Jackson13 said: Kaptain Myke what a doosh. Is he still using a t-shirt press for his books? Aw, I was trying to be you know...nice...but now...no I'll refrain...for now. 😷 Edited June 23, 2022 by KirbyTown Uncle Satan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...