Scott rice expert comic book presser and dry cleaner. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening. And i did make sure to point out as a gm that theyd be stopping and spending like, 20 minutes to make their path safe, and there could be repercussions for that. Nintendo has issued a warning to everyone cleaning their nintendo switch and joycons during this coronavirus pandemic, which has everyone sanitizing everything every second of the day. Kaptainmyke is your source for free guides, ninja turtle information, collectibles, and vintage toys. How do you clean a comic book cover without damaging the. Click on any of our services below for more information and example work. Jul 27, 20 this is a tutorial on how to use nonrestorative techniques to improve the appearance of comic books. It does not remove stains, soiling, ink or water damage.
Regular comic book pressing usually takes within 12 to 24 hrs, this method is what is considered as proper comic book pressing. That means laundromats shouldnt exist in your world. A more comic book friendly version of a dry cleaning sponge is an absorene eraser pad. An artgum eraser is the perfect object for removing small pencil marks, smudges, and mediumsized blemishes on the pages. Paper and book cleaner, absorene is a unique approach to cleaning prints, maps, books, manuscripts, paintings and tapestries. Dry cleaning methods will be used to clean the, mainly, white areas of the comic no water or liquids will be used. This price includes a dry cleaning of front and back cover. Usually we tend to use it for cleaning grime, and heating or flavouring food on the road. As part of all pressing tiers, your comic will be dry cleaned if it is found to have surface soiling. Dry cleaning is included in our comic pressing service. If it is determined that your book has surface dirt that can be removed, it will be dry cleaned at this time. The first step was to release the book from the cgc holder. Make your comic grow in value, increase in eye appeal, and most importantly preserve them for the future. No pressing and dry cleaning books is not considered resto by cgc or cbcs and is considered standard practice.
The dry cleaning comics and cartoons the cartoonist group. We offers both cgc and cbcs submission services as a convenient way of getting your books graded and encapsulated. Cleaning is the process of removing dirt, smudges and other nonpermanent markings from a comic book. Nintendo issues warning to those cleaning their switch and. Some comics just need a little love and a cleaning. Dry cleaning soon to become restoration comic book. Does not take off water staining, foxing, or shadowing on a comic book. If you are not using this comic book pressing service before you grade and sell your comic books, then you are leaving serious. Our comic pressing improves the appearance of a book by using pressure and heat to remove bends, creases and other irregularities. The process involves drycleaning, a method that does not use any liquids or chemicals. I was afraid this book was going to be too overloaded with obscure details regarding the subject matter.
This is a tutorial on how to use nonrestorative techniques to improve the appearance of comic books. It is not suitable for all books and does not remove all markings. Cbcs solution of an inner well material that is just a bit more gas permeable than the barex used by cgc and pgx probably close to ideal compromise. Cbcs has several pressing processes as not all comics or defects are created the same. Carter and spann comic book services 665 photos 15. Comic book dry cleaning is the process of removing stains or production roller marks using no harsh chemicals or solvents. Dry cleaning is used to remove most of the surface dirt on the front and back cover. The purpose of the eraser pad is to help combat issues of discoloring in white backgrounds. Carefully clean fabric covers with an art gum eraser. Note that the marketability of any comic book can change based on time, the popularity of the character or characters, collector demand, etc.
Up until now, both dry cleaning and pressing have been considered nonrestoration to a comic book or magazine. Impressive comic books, comic book pressing service, comic book cleaning, cgc, cbcs, investment, grading submission, prescreening comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. The brand absorene will come up again in this list of recommended tools. Different parts of the book will require their own cleaning methods. Dry pressingcleaning and the simple addition of tape repairs are not considered restoration, but the following techniques are. Apply a little clear shoe polish or cleaning polish with a soft cloth. Comic book pressing what does cleaning and pressing do. What i want to explore in this post is the dry cleaning service the comic doctor offers as well. We use various advanced techniques to clean these areas, we are able to clean the white areas and the color areas of the books. Comics can get stains on them from time, aging, mildew, rust mitigation, crayons, pen marks, pencil marks, date stamps, or other hazards along the test of time. Dry cleaning is a process used to remove dirt and pencil marks from both the interior and cover a comic book, particularly in the white areas of the comic.
Comic books can be pressed and dry cleaned for an improved look and condition. When comic book collectors approach me regarding the services i offer, they tend to focus primarily on my pressing service. Nintendo has issued a warning to everyone cleaning their nintendo switch and joycons during this coronavirus pandemic, which has everyone sanitizing everything every second of. Although there is no guarantee of cgc grade increase. Comic book pressing service to improve the condition and value of your comic books. Small discoloration around certain areas exterior of the book caused by dirt accumulation. Comic book pressing comic books comics by go united states. Click on any of the images below to view larger version. It is very successful at removing light surface dirt, but will not remove deeper dirt, stains, or foxing. First time customer discount will be added to your invoice. Wipe off the polish with a clean cloth after youve removed the dirt.
So i want to use it as a testing comic for cleaning up a comic. It involves a safe method and process that gently cleans a book from its. Comic book pressing comic books comics by go united. Includes multiple pressings as needed for satisfactory results. You will need a clean sterile working environment, a press machine, srp paper, and backer boards. Restoration is the treatment that returns a comic book to a known or assumed state through the addition of nonoriginal material for aesthetic enhancement.
Giles offers in house comic pressing and dry cleaning service for books of your choice, ranging in age and condition. Any attempt professional or amateur to enhance the appearance of an aging or damaged comic book. We have worked with giles for a long period, and the professional service, knowledge and techniques used are incomparable in. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Full comic book cleaning service multiverse corps comics. Josh can send out your comic book to get graded by cgc, cbcs, or any other location you choose. If the stains are just dirt and the foxing doesnt exist, you could clean it and potentially get up to a 9. Many authorstechnical experts get carried away in that department. The scope of the lesson is perfectly understandable and it covers every question anyone might have regarding pressing and cleaning comic books for the first time. Instead, gentle dry methods are used to remove as much dirt deposits from the book as possible. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better grading. The dry cleaning comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists. Issued in comic book form, and with rifle, to every u. Absorbs dirt, dust or smoke film from most papers while it cleans. These are available to license for books, magazines, merchandise, newsletters, presentations and websites. Nonadditive processes such as dry cleaning nonaqueous removal of dirt, soot, or. The process involves dry cleaning, a method that does not use any liquids or chemicals.
This is a dry clean, no chemicals are used on any comic book. Removing these defects can often raise the grade of your books and the results have been phenomenal. Pressing a heat press will be used to fix the imperfections on your comics, such as. Pressing and light dry cleaning to almost all comics and more. Only thing is, its got a kind of matte, rust colored substance on the front. Our pressing and comic book restoration services can take your most important and valuable comic investments to the next level. Im not sure if cracking down means theyre going to start grading tougher on books that exhibit dry cleaning or whether that means making dry cleaning a restoration method. Dry cleaning will not remove tanning, stains, pen or marker, sun shadows or foxing. Click on any image to see links to licensing and related cartoons. It shows the best results and gives the book a way newer look. Comic book dry cleaning tutorial and conservation tips.
Dry cleaning removes dirt, grime, and some surface staining. As paladin so rightly points out in todays comic, prestidigitation has zero opportunity cost. It was in fine to vf condition, bagged and boarded. Dry cleaning is dry meaning no liquid solvents or water based solutions are used to clean the.
Get rid of smudges and unwanted dirt on your book before having it press and send off to cgc for grading. Its probably food the original owner had on his hands, but its not on. Van isle comic pressing comic book, pressing and cleaning. Is used to remove grime,pencil marks,surface dirt,light stains,and other funky stuff from the covers of comic books. New comic book heat press pressed comics for better. That no inner well thing is causing a bunch of appearance problems for cgc, and the con c not being sealed raises the risk of damage from say a leaking roof or the. Test on a corner of the book first to make sure it doesnt remove any ink. At most, its been used to slowly clear a room of hazardous mold. Your book is evaluated for pressable defects and the best pressing process is chosen. Impressive comic books pressing service pressing info. Treat your rifle like a lady the will eisner m16 u. In order to press comic books, you will need the basics to get started. Spine roll is a fix for books with a misaligned spine.
Various dry techniques are used to remove surface dirt,pencil and some light stains limit to the surface of the paper. Cleaning our dry cleaning process removes much of the surface dirt on the front and back covers. Youll want multiple tools on hand to address any potential problems your book may have. It involves a safe method and process that gently cleans a book from its imperfections while not harming the factory ink. Comic book tips dry cleaning your comic books the comic. Comic book pressing and dry cleaning first time customer deal. Foxing is a reddish agereated stain that can be found in older comic books.