O/T Sticky Substance on cards

[vintagechris]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

Try a dab of Goo-Gone on a clean cloth--lightly rub over card & I bet it'll do the trick!

Fred, I've never used Goo-Gone before, is it safe for cards? I'm assuming yes or you wouldn't tell me to do it. Just curious if you have use dit on cards before.

[Cardboard Junkie]

The first thing to do is to test the substance to see if it is water soluble. Do this with a Q tip dipped in H2O and dab and/or slightly rub the substance with the damp Q tip. If it is water soluble your'e in! Proceed to "soak" as described elsewhere on this forum (use search). If it isn't water soluble consult a professional paper conservator. Dave.

[h2oya311]

You know you're addicted when...

[vintagechris]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

The first thing to do is to test the substance to see if it is water soluble. Do this with a Q tip dipped in H2O and dab and/or slightly rub the substance with the damp Q tip. If it is water soluble your'e in! Proceed to "soak" as described elsewhere on this forum (use search). If it isn't water soluble consult a professional paper conservator. Dave.

Sadly, it isn't water soluble. That was the first thing I tried. I think I'm going to try the Goo-Gone.

[Bridwell]

One thing to consider is the type of front of the card. A Topps card or a T206 has a glossy coating on the front that is able to be cleaned. I've tried Un-Du or Quickie Gunk & Goo remover. Sometimes even water will do it. Other types of cards you would damage with that approach because the paper is softer. That's why it doesn't work well on the backs of cards. You could also consider heating the front with a hair dryer. The heat can loosen up the adhesive so you can wipe it off. If that didn't work you could try the soaking technique.

[Ladder7]

apply a very light coating of talc with a gloved finger.

[GoldenAge50s]

Originally Posted by vintagechris

Fred, I've never used Goo-Gone before, is it safe for cards? I'm assuming yes or you wouldn't tell me to do it. Just curious if you have use dit on cards before.

Try it on the poorest, least valuable card in a small area. If you use just a little and wipe it quickly it won't harm the card. If it seems to be working you can get braver w/ it. You just don't want to rub w/ alot of pressure until you see the result.