Topps 1954 Scoops Advice...Calling all wannabe Card Doctors..
 

Posted By: <b>Iggy</b><p>Does anybody have any advice (prior experience) on how to get the "black stuff" off the Topps 1954 Scoops Babe Ruth card??? After 50+ years, "the black stuff" cannot be rubbed-off without damaging the card. Thanks in advance for any suggestions... <br /><br /><br />By the way, I am not going to take it off the Feller card; since I think its kind of cool due to the almost readable original text.....: <br /><br /><br />"SCOOPS Scratch it off"<br />" Scratch it off"<br />"See it now!"<br /><br /><br />-Lovely Day, Iggy...<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1208285452.JPG">

Topps 1954 Scoops Advice...Calling all wannabe Card Doctors..
 

Posted By: <b>Al</b><p>If anyone can help it would be Kevin, whio has been posting here recently.<br /><br />These are neat. I have only 5 of them : Ruth, Feller, 26 Inning Game and Braves Go to Milwaukee. I have the Feller scratched and Unscratched with 2 large verticle black bars.<br /><br />If you have the courage to soak it, that may do it. But i defer to kevin

Topps 1954 Scoops Advice...Calling all wannabe Card Doctors..
 

Posted By: <b>Kevin Saucier</b><p>Hummm, great question!! Just when you think you've doctored everything...<br /><br />I have a few uncoated in PSA 8 holders but I also one raw coated unscratched that will be perfect to experiment with. There goes another card destroyed LOL. <br /><br />The lab is open tonight.<br /><br />Kevin<br /><br /><br /><br><br>------------------------------<br /><br /><a href="http://www.AlteredCards.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">www.AlteredCards.com</a> - in-depth education on advanced card doctoring techniques & detection with detailed examples<br /><br />

Topps 1954 Scoops Advice...Calling all wannabe Card Doctors..
 

Posted By: <b>Al</b><p>It's Alive!

Topps 1954 Scoops Advice...Calling all wannabe Card Doctors..
 

Posted By: <b>Kevin Saucier</b><p>Tests:<br /><br />I had one card with both scratch off lines in-tact. Only minor but deep scratches.<br /><br />Test 1: Hand friction, finger rub and dry swab - all no luck<br />Test 2: Distilled water soak - zilch<br />Test 3: Water soak and cotton swab rub - nothing<br />Test 4: Light chemical "a" - nope (thought that would work)<br />Test 5: Light chemical "b" - no<br />Test 6: Chemical "c" w/ water soak and swabbed - nada<br />Test 7: Chemical "d" w/ water soak and swabbed - <br />Test 8: Semi-harsh chemical "e" immersion - Bingo! (whew, only had a couple more tests left, one involved loosing skin)<br /><br />Results - although one chemical did eventually dissolve the coating, it did have a minor affect on the card surface and ink. Not sure it the paper loss was already there imbedded into the scratches.<br /><br />Nonetheless with the coating removed, the card also lacked all gloss to that area. This was not a result of the chemical since the areas without the coating still had luster.<br /><br />Conclusion: Keep as is, use/find a "very very light" abrasive or ask another card doctor....I tried.<br /><br /><br />Kevin Saucier<br /><br /><br><br>------------------------------<br /><br /><a href="http://www.AlteredCards.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">www.AlteredCards.com</a> - in-depth education on advanced card doctoring techniques & detection with detailed examples<br /><br />

Topps 1954 Scoops Advice...Calling all wannabe Card Doctors..
 

Posted By: <b>Iggy</b><p>I hope all you kids growing up in the "1950's" learned a valuable lesson with this thread. "SCRATCH-OFF those darn "Scoops" cards when you open the pack or suffer the consequences!!! Especially, if it's a Babe Ruth for gods sake!!! Argh!!!" Okay, now I feel better!<br /><br />Thanks for all your efforts Kevin, it was appreciated. If a pro like you had difficulties, I guess I'll put away my bottle of acid/bleach and keep the card as is.<br /><br />-Lovely Day...<br />