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Posted By: jj

You can buy toluene at Wal-Mart in a gal size. You can also try a hobby shop that has paint supplies to buy in a smaller qty. I use toluene in the service for 20 yrs. it isnt as bad as they make it out to be. If you plan on using toulene use gloves because if it gets into an open cut it will burn you and there is a strong order that comes with this product. When doing my cards( T & M types) I dap a little on the tape and then scrap it off, reapply and let it sit for a few minutes NOT letting it dry out, then put into water to get most of the chemical out. Place the card between 2 pieces of glass with some type of weight on it. In about 24 - 36 hrs the card should be dry enough to handle. Again,I have never had any of these cards graded because it will leave a residue that a black light will pick up.