Need advice on how to clean this T206

[Luke]

I'm leaning against soaking due to how fragile it is. My best idea is to try hot water and a q tip and gently try to remove some dirt/mold.

I like the card as it is, but if I can safely clean it up a little I would like to.

Thanks for looking and any advice I may receive.

[T206Collector]

I've soaked a bunch of T206s in my day. But, I wouldn't soak that one. The paper stock at the bottom looks too weak to stand it. And the reward is low given the overall condition of the card. I think you might lose the front portion where the name/team is.

[frankbmd]

A wire brush and an acetylene torch should do the trick.

[Luke]

Frank, I tried your method and I don't think it worked.

[Pat R]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

Frank, I tried your method and I don't think it worked.

Hey Luke.

Well it did change it to an Elberfeld. Keep trying, maybe you can get a
Wagner out of it.

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

Frank, I tried your method and I don't think it worked.

...now that was Funny!

[t206blogcom]

I would soak, but not use a q-tip or anything - no rubbing.

[ZachS]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

Frank, I tried your method and I don't think it worked.

I think that's my Elberfeld card... it's not for sale by the way!

[Luke]

Haha, yeah I lifted your scan for my attempt at humor

Thanks Josh!

I'm open to the idea of putting a few drops of bleach into a soaking tub, but I'm a little concerned about the fragility of the card. Has anyone done something similar with positive results?

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

A wire brush and an acetylene torch should do the trick.

You forgot a step....Luke needs to use Dung Beetles followed by Dermestid Beetles. After that, the brush and torch method can add texture with that singed look that we all crave.

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

I'm leaning against soaking due to how fragile it is. My best idea is to try hot water and a q tip and gently try to remove some dirt/mold.

I like the card as it is, but if I can safely clean it up a little I would like to.

Thanks for looking and any advice I may receive.

Luke, sick card

Happy Birthday btw!!!

[Flyingace]

Hot water is a mistake, which could set the dirt into the card. A q-tip with filtered or deionized water will suffice. Stay away from the areas where the image is missing, in the center and bottom. You do not want to rearrange the dirt. Be gentle, it will work. If this does work the stains may be more oil based, which presents another situation.