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Originally Posted by ephus
I have been thinking about this type of thing for a while and wondering how to get a blue sharpie inscription (circa 1990's) off a 1912 photo. It really detracts from the image.
Do you think a product like PEC-12 would work ?
It was done with a sharpie so I don't anticipate the pressure point being left behind like that of a pen.
Also, if I cleaned other parts of the photo with the PEC-12, would some see that as a no-no (negative) and consider it defacing or restoration ?
Thanks in advance for the thoughts.
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If the photo is glossy it should not damage it. It was designed for photographers to clean their photos and negatives. Cleaning the surface of a glossy photo is not altering the photo any more than washing alters a car. I just ran out and have some on order or I would show examples, but have done it many times. As I mentioned, it works on glossy photos, I have never tried it on a matte photo nor would I. If you are going to use it you would spray it on a soft cloth or cotton swab. I only spray it on the photo if I am trying to remove a lot of dirt or all of the sharpie and I still do it very sparingly.