Removing Autoraph from a Card

[nicker10]

Just wondering if it's possible to remove an autograph from a card without harming it. Was looking at a rare Derrick Rose card that was autographed in person supposedly but I'm somewhat doubting it's authenticity and would prefer it non autographed anyways. I would be willing to purchase it if I know the autograph could be safely removed.

[MikeKam]

Only possible way I could see it being removed is if the autograph was on a super glossy/plastic like material, otherwise I doubt it.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Use an eraser, depending if it's a glossy finish


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[nicker10]

It's in what looks to be sharpie would that Still come off without damage?

[nicker10]

Forgot to add that it is glossy

[Michael B]

If it is a very glossy card you could use PEC-12 which is a spray used by photographers to remove markings from photos. I spray it on a non-abrasive cloth or special wipes not the item. A non-abrasive eraser or artists gum eraser may work. You can get non-abrasive erasers, which are usually white, at Staples/Office Depot. Artist gum erasers at Michael's, Hobby Lobby or any art supply store. Another option is rubbing alcohol.

A good way to test is to take several low value cards from the same set and mark them and try various mediums.

[Luke]

Use one of those white stick erasers that they sell in the store right next to the mechanical pencils. It will almost certainly work on a glossy card without harming the card. You might still see an indent if the signer pressed hard with the pen.

[packs]

The dry erasers work pretty well on photos that have been personalized in sharpie. They would probably work on a glossy card too.

[dgo71]

Use an alcohol pad like you'd find in a first aid kit. Works on all types of glossy cards. Run the pad around in small circles and the ink will come right off. Be careful not to get the ink onto the edges of the card. The edges are not coated with UV gloss and the ink will bleed into the them. You might need a couple pads but this is what I've found to be the easiest, most non-harmful way of doing this. Erasers sometimes leave marks on the card surface and you run the risk of damaging the card. I also find it is a lot tougher to remove the auto completely using an eraser without using a bit of force. I do a ton of in-person autographing and have done this many times successfully. Just be careful and go slow and you should have no problem.

[baseball tourist]

I agree that an alcohol pad should work. Have used these for photos successfully.

May I ask if anyone has tried to remove silver paint pen from a baseball bat and if so, what works? Thanks!

[w7imel]

fingernail polish remover worked for me in past

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by w7imel

fingernail polish remover worked for me in past

Thanks!

[Gary Dunaier]

If it's a rare card, I wouldn't feel comfortable removing the autograph unless I definitely knew the signature was fake, and even then I'd have second thoughts.

If it's just the authenticity of the signature that's prompting you to consider this, I'd suggest getting other opinions on it. Why not post the card here and let others put their two cents in?