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Also, as far as I know soaking cards doesn't cause any issues with the TPA's. Adding chemicals is something different altogether; however, I agree with those who feel like cards sometimes need professional conservation - completely different from removing paper and glue with water.
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Perhaps it is, but it is not a "trick" it is a science. Someone should find out for sure. (but not me)
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I just told you in the previous post. If you choose not to believe that it does the card (or other items such as National Copper Plate premiums or even albumen photographs) no harm, then consult someone whose opinion you trust more - telling us that you believe the process "amateurish" and that someone other than yourself should consult a professional to determine the truth, is ludicrous.
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Here is an interesting video I found on utube. It's interesting to watch and hear these professionals talk about molecular bonding and the scientific principles involved. Way beyond my complete understanding.
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I have recently been experimenting with a group of low grade T206s that had ink stains on the back. I thought I would try a certain very common solvent and see what happened with a $15 card. It worked. Tried three or four more. Black fountain pin ink disappears in minutes. Just dissolves. The card comes out much cleaner, but there might be a little fading. Hard to tell. I'm not selling these cards. Not out to defraud anyone, but I'll bet I'm not the first to figure this out. Very mild common chemical. I did a card with what looked like old typewriter writing. Under magnification you can see the typewriter marks, but the ink vanished. As I say I'm not going to screw anyone, but I'll bet there are others doing it.
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You can always contact Dick Towle for a professional opinion about cleaning cards. Has a secret solvent he made that removes stuff and won't fail a TPG test. He doesn't restore cards. He removes the extra stuff left by time just like soaking.
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This is my second experiment with the bowl of water method. I bought it for $7.57 to experiment with. Can't wait to try it on a Plank.
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