PSA Question

[savedfrommyspokes]

I have several PSA cards with the ST qualifier, and the wax residue is exactly the cause of it. Two of them are HOFer cards, so it is curious as to why the original submitter would not have used the "pantyhose" trick to remove the wax residue before submitting to avoid this qualifier.

[Oil Can Dan]

Does the pantyhose trick work for stains on the back of cards too, or only the front?

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by Oil Can Dan

Does the pantyhose trick work for stains on the back of cards too, or only the front?

Depending on the stock the cards are printed on (for example with 66s, some of the cards are printed on a "waxier" type stock), in some cases, I have been able to remove lighter stains with the pantyhose trick.

[pawpawdiv9]

Guys. Stop digging thru your wife's drawers. Whats next? Your wearing her dress and shoes.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by Oil Can Dan

Does the pantyhose trick work for stains on the back of cards too, or only the front?

I'm pretty certain the main reason the pantyhose trick works on the front of a card is due to its gloss/coating. It forms a barrier between the wax remnants and the cardboard and allows it to be easily removed. The back is an entirely different story. I've never had success with it as there always remains a darkness/stain in the cardboard.

[4k6]

Regarding wax stains on the back...I had a 61 Aparicio with this problem. As an experiment I tried a few drops of "Goo Gone" on a paper towel. A quick light rub and the wax was gone. Only side effect was a slight lemony smell which went away after I left the card sitting loose face down overnight. Worked perfect for me, try at your own risk if so inclined.