Soaking - What exactly can be removed?

[Texxxx]

The loose dirt will come off but the dirt will also stain the card that will not come off. It could improve the looks but my guess is that there will be a stain that will remain.

[EvilKing00]

um - what would you soak it in? or what would u dab it with?
(sry if this is a dumb question, i have never cleaned up a card)

[Leon]

It all depends on the composition of the dirt and how it is stuck on the card. If it were me I would do as suggested and try removing a small piece of dirt by gently rubbing with a Q tip and water and see what happens. Be gentile and good luck.

edited to add..... I have had this card for many years and have always contemplated getting the dirt on the back of it off but have just never done it. I think it would improve the appearance.

[ullmandds]

i think "blotting" with a qtip...would be a better technique than "rubbing."

not a rub...just an opinion!!!!

[rainier2004]

Thanks guys, Im right on the fence on this one. Blotting seems the best way to go, but I didnt think about the fact that the dirt will probably leave a stain...great point. My concern was pulling some paper off with the dirt, I know its a 15 but they are also pretty fragile (even though 14s are transparent). My gut hasnt decided yet...any opinions on the dirt on the front of this Tinker?

[ullmandds]

honestly...with my little experience w/soaking...I'd consider a soak over rubbing/blotting on a 14' CJ due to the super fragile nature of the card...or doing nothing at all!!!!

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

honestly...with my little experience w/soaking...I'd consider a soak over rubbing/blotting on a 14' CJ due to the super fragile nature of the card...or doing nothing at all!!!!

The plan is to soak and the dab/blot while the card is soaking -OR- soak and then apply a ton of pressure to a paper towel on top of the dirt spots and try to "soak it up" into the towel.

[ullmandds]

Good luck...you should do a time lapse video!!!!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Thanks guys, Im right on the fence on this one. Blotting seems the best way to go, but I didnt think about the fact that the dirt will probably leave a stain...great point. My concern was pulling some paper off with the dirt, I know its a 15 but they are also pretty fragile (even though 14s are transparent). My gut hasnt decided yet...any opinions on the dirt on the front of this Tinker?

If you are asking an opinion about that CJ card, I would leave it alone. You can still read all of the writing and it's not too distracting.