Soaking cards, redux

[atx840]

Double up some papertowel, place card tween two layers and use a heavy book. Replace paper after first hour, swap in a few more and leave overnight or until dry.

Crummy video of a test on a beater.
Video

[egbeachley]

Don't forget to dunk the entire card. If you let it float or only do one side (for whatever reason), some of the accumulated dirt and oil will slide over and leave a line.

[Exhibitman]

I blot the card initially with paper towel and then use sheets of plain white paper and a stack of old auction catalogs [see, there's a use for them] to flatten them.

I'd suggest you use distilled water or at least filtered water--some domestic water supplies can have rust or other particles in the home plumbing.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I blot the card initially with paper towel and then use sheets of plain white paper and a stack of old auction catalogs [see, there's a use for them] to flatten them.

I'd suggest you use distilled water or at least filtered water--some domestic water supplies can have rust or other particles in the home plumbing.

Good point on the water Adam. I think I actually use our Ozarka 100% Natural Spring water nowadays. We go through many gallons of it in this TX heat. Hey, it will only be over 100 degrees five times this week. We are having a cold spell!!

[wake.up.the.echoes]

I was planning on soaking a card out of an album for a while but I always worry that months after the fact the card will start to curl as a result of having been in water. Is this possible?

[FrankWakefield]

Yes if it gets wet again. No if you keep it dry.

After soaking, blot it to remove water. Then put it between paper or paper towels, stack some books on it, change the paper occasionally, it will dry flat and stay flat.

[peterose4hof]

Anyone had success soaking T211 Meccas? I have this one I was thinking of soaking...

[wake.up.the.echoes]

Thanks for the advice guys. I will try and provide some before and after photos up in this thread.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Bringing this back from the dead with a question.

Can you soak 1950's or 60's topps cards?

Also.... I have a jackie robinson that would grade a 7 but has ink on the back. I need it for my collection.

Is there a way to remove ink? HELP. Not looking to do anything shady, just want it for myself.