So who has a stain like this on their books?

@RuHairDesigns

Жыл бұрын

I have a large stain like that on the cover of my Avengers 4 from water damage 😢

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@RuHairDesigns well hopefully this gives you some hope that it can most likely be improved

@mynormunoz795

Жыл бұрын

I do, and have started using this method. It is definitely helping! But it seems I may have to hit it a few more times. I also didn't use the absorene, just got that in! But I haven't tried the pages, got a little fear there. I have a few test comics before I hit any of the keys I want to clean!

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@mynormunoz795 practice makes perfect. That is how you will really nail down the finer points

@mynormunoz795

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 Appreciate your videos and work!

I'm late to the party here as you posted this a year ago, but I found this video to be quite instructional as I'm just starting my C&P journey. I've got my cotton rounds and absorene sponge and putty. Next up I've asked Santa Wife for a 15 X 15 heat press and my in-laws for the Immaculate comics metal plates. Hydrogen peroxide is easily gotten as are backing boards, 65lb paper, white eraser and magazine sized backing boards. I've got plenty of comics to experiment on before getting to my better books so, I'm looking forward to the new year and working on some books. I thank Hobby Hero and the other posters of C&P techniques for their videos and instructions. Best to all and happy holidays.

@hobbyhero6973

6 ай бұрын

Thanks and happy holidays to you and yours!

I much prefer these videos to your unboxing of modern CGC comics where you are disappointed with anything under a 9.8. I only collect silver and bronze age comics, so I'm thrilled with anything in the 9's (sometimes even with 8.5). And thank you for wearing pants in this video. ;)

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks! CGC is a tricky thing. With modern books for the most part it’s 9.8 or bust and with older books until you hit those high grades a lot of times getting them slabbed is just for preservation so a lot of mine are just kept raw. Have some older books coming up tho!

Amazing! Thanks for sharing your process.

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words!

This was awesome to see the process. Very cool my friend. Great book too!!

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m a big fan of the book too.

First time seeing a cleaning I'm so impressed .

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

First time I saw the results on a cleaned book I was super impressed as well. Really opens up the possibilities

Thank you for the video. It was very interesting. I've never seen this method of stain removal before and I was very, very impressed. Once again, thank you. 😀

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! I’ve refined the process quite a bit and had to make some changes along the way but it’s a great process for getting out a number of stains

Good results! I just busted out my absorbine putty to remove old tape residue from a book. I was successful using it after trying several other dry and wet techniques. Always good to have a full toolbox!

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I will get it back out every once in awhile

Awesome video my friend as always! 👌🏽👊🏽😎🔥

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now to find the next project

Amazing work.

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Great video, Thanks!

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out!

Great job!!

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Was happy it came out. Always a risk when your not sure what the stain is.

Amazing work, thanks for sharing! I have a 7.5 ASM 316 with a stain on top of the comics code area of the front cover.. I plan to eventually try the overlay method, I think it could be a 9.0 without that stain

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Yeah being able to remove the stains helps the grades but also the presentation

Excellent. Great Video. 👍 Thanks.

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bravo my friend!

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Always appreciate the kind words of a fellow comic doctor

Awesome video, didn't know that was possible!

@hobbyhero6973

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! These processes were definitely a game changer for me

Fantastic work...:)

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated

Great job. Book looks great.

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Did you get to see the results video yet?

@rwheatley0206

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 No I haven't seen that one yet.

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@rwheatley0206 turned out better than expected

that's amazing

@hobbyhero6973

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

Very entertaining. New fan and I have a silver surfer 1 that's cover has been separated and was wondering if you could do something about it and what would you charge for a clean and press plus I would be very interested in seeing a video of my book restoration!

@hobbyhero6973

10 ай бұрын

It can be done for sure. Hit me up on messenger or IG!

Great work...those stain removals can be a tedious process for sure. Way to stick with it!

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Satisfying to see the results tho!

great result! What surfactant do you use please? Also, what is your opinion on white tip erasers on older books like the deathlok you just cleaned? thanks for the videos - i am learning so much!

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. The surfactant was immacuclean. As for erasers just e very cautious with putting any amount of pressure while erasing.

Nice work! For the interior pages, you just did the mist of Hydrogen peroxide and placed it in the BLED?

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Feels wrong to day “just did” as it’s a 50 hour process but yeah that’s it 😆

Great videos! couple questions do you dilute the hydrogen peroxide? Also what type of LEDs do you use? Thank you

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

I just use the regular 3% hydrogen peroxide you will find at the grocery. For the bulb if you message me on Instagram I can send you link for it.

wow -insane result

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Did you get to see final grade video?

@jstruss1

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 Not there yet - still watching the others -- what grade did you get?

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@jstruss1 8.5 universal

@jstruss1

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 Amazing -- glad you dodged the purple! :)

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@jstruss1 yeah, this age book has been safe so far. Silver Age is what you need to look out for.

I have a very nice copy of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #607. However, it has a dark cover, and the stain is about 1 inch around where the top left staple is. Will this method remove any color? I'm afraid to even put a soaked sheet (is that parchment paper?) of hydrogen peroxide on a dark cover. What is your advice on this? Thank you

@hobbyhero6973

10 ай бұрын

Reds and yellows are generally the only colors that lift if done correctly

For whitenning, you press or press and hot with thé peroxyde ? Thank’s

@hobbyhero6973

11 ай бұрын

H2O2 is used for all the processes that whiten but pressing is only used in some. You can also just use the Blue Light with the H2O2

Just curious. You pressed this book many times. How long are you leaving this book in the press each time, and how long a wait time in between each press? Thank you.👌🙂

@hobbyhero6973

10 ай бұрын

It varies quite a bit between steps actually. Would also vary depending on the book and it’s condition

Just curious. With the repeated use of hydrogen peroxide, did the covers become hard or brittle? Rick over at Immaculate says that can happen.

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

They will get crispy after heat drying but rehumidifying the pages before repressing will make them simple again

Am I correct that you are using the heat press with the soaked hydrogen peroxide, or are you cold pressing? I have a stain on the back cover of Secret Wars 8. Can I put the soaked Hydrogen peroxide on both the front and back cover at the same time?

@hobbyhero6973

11 ай бұрын

I am using heat press for that step and you do not want to put it on both sides simultaneously. Treat one side at a time.

@the5kids300

11 ай бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 thanks!

Charles, I love your videos, but you've really got to sort out your tech, my man. There's something really messed with your camera (a decade-old webcam?) as well as audio. A little bit of searching on KZread and you can get some great gear for fairly cheap that will really level up your presentation. (Edit tips: whatever edit software you're using should have a simple noise removal filter - put it on at 10% and it will make a huge difference for the white noise. Also please export your audio as stereo, equal channels, and not mono only using one channel [i.e. left] which is pretty obnoxious, etc.) That aside, keep up the great work!

@hobbyhero6973

2 ай бұрын

Working on it and think my newer stuff is a bit better than what I started with.

Do people send you books to clean and press or is this just for your PC? Awesome job!!!

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

These are just my PC. I’ve only ever worked on my own books really.

@RexxCollects

2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 nice. There is a market for this.lol. I was thinking of opening a shop and highering someone just for this. Not a job offer from a stranger, just what I wanted to do.lol

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

@@RexxCollects lol, yeah there is but it’s tricky to monetize. All stains are different so time and risk varies from book to book.

@RexxCollects

2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 very true!!!

How do you combat page curling when misting? Specifically for the interrior pages.

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

I cold press when the book is resting which helps. If I wasn’t removing stain I would also alternate using mist on every other page which reduces it as well.

@consumetheliving

2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 thank you, sometimes I notice books are so dry that even a light mist on interior pages causes an instant curl. I've also noticed that the periodic misting rolls the pages so I end up laying down comics bags after a mist to keep the pages flat.

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

@@consumetheliving that’s been enough so far to keep mine flat enough. Using a clear piece of plastic to hold in place could also be useful if it is curling too much.

@consumetheliving

2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 Cool cool, cant wait to see the grade on this one!! keep up with the great content.

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

@@consumetheliving thanks again. Trying to get a full pre 1974 order together for CGC here soon

What is that yellow sponge made of? Is that natural sponge?

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

It is not. It’s an absorene sponge. The link is in the description. Not sure what all it is made of though.

@kwhuisman

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 Thanks

How long do you keep it in the press ??????

@hobbyhero6973

8 ай бұрын

That varies greatly depending on the step.

do you have the link to purchase the mix you put on the comic, thank you?

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

Just the 3% hydrogen peroxide you find at the store

@copetcapulin

2 жыл бұрын

Essential Oxygen Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide, Natural Cleaner, 3% I found this in Amazon this is the product? let me know thank you. Your channel has amazing information.

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

@@copetcapulin sounds like it. You can send me the link on IG if you want to confirm

@copetcapulin

2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 I send the link on IG, let me know and if isn't please send me the right link, thank you.

Do you soak the copy paper with regular hydrogen peroxide? Or is there any percentage/dilution of it for that process?

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

I use the 3% right out of the bottle

@RuHairDesigns

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 thank you! Even when you spray for the light box? Just straight hydrogen peroxide only?

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@RuHairDesigns correct, anytime I’m using h2o2 it’s the 3%

Are u using srp paper soaked in hydrogen peroxide? What mix do u use with the hydrogen peroxide or is it pure hydrogen peroxide? I've got a NM 98 with a bad stain on the back cover I'd like to fix if possible.

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

No that is regular printing paper that is soaked in 3% hydrogen peroxide.

@chuckg4905

2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 thanks for the info!

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

@@chuckg4905 no problem man!

@chuckg4905

2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 I'm gonna try your technique on my NN 98 next week. I don't have any blue lights but hopefully the stain will respond to the HP treatment. I'll let u know my results.

@hobbyhero6973

2 жыл бұрын

@@chuckg4905 hydrogen peroxide by itself won’t do much. Really needs heat to do anything. Also I would practice on a less valuable book than that!

Love your videos. Why does your video aspect ratio look wrong in the intros? Looks wide.

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

Video recording software I used at that time stretched it for some reason. Should be better on newer videos

Have you ever removed stable stains from the paper ?

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

You mean rust? If so then no. Its pretty much permanent. Can sometimes be improved slightly

@shepherdsknoll

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 , thanks for the quick reply, I really like your work and videos. Have you removed the staples to soak them and get rid of the rust ? What do think works best on the rust stain, eraser- peroxide ?

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@shepherdsknoll I don’t. I will usually replace them if they are that bad. As for the stains light treatment can help lighten them a bit

How long and what temp each step of peroxide ?

@hobbyhero6973

10 ай бұрын

There is honestly quite a bit of variance. If it’s something you’re looking to do on your own I’d recommend using the book in the description. It also has a lot of troubleshooting guides as well

@samuel3112

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I actually just received the book. Lots of help.

@hobbyhero6973

9 ай бұрын

@@samuel3112 awesome, let me know if you have any questions!

Ok but how many minutes in the press? How much temperature? In all the videos I never see the durations and degrees described... Thanks

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

I don’t put a lot of the specifics as they vary from book to book and types of stain. Don’t want people using my exact time/temps and then having it damage their books. I have the book I started with with in my description if you want an in depth guide or if you ever have specific questions feel free to message me directly.

@Gexx70

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 Okay.. For me it would be a step forward even if you tell me your times (even approximate) in this specific case.. :)

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@Gexx70 for which step?

@Gexx70

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 when you press them with the peroxide sheets and when you press them in the last pass..

@Gexx70

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 or at least how long in the press with the peroxide sheet applied...

how long do you press each time at what temp?

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

It varies from book to book and from step to step. Honestly varies a bit too based on the press you have. There are some general times and temps I stick around but you really kind of have to learn your own press. I've seen people check the temps of their presses regularly too so that is also an option as you get a feel for it.

@c.a.l.e.b.s

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 I've heard your comments when it comes to regular heat pressing, your layout and why the time can vary depending on press, however with the HOP press you do with the H202 would it be essentially the same timing as your standard hot press after humidification in the box? Or because you are essentially doing it for the H202 activation is it a shorter period of time for that process with not actually going for the "press" result, moreso the stain removal/page lightening. Thanks so much!!!!

@hobbyhero6973

Жыл бұрын

@@c.a.l.e.b.s it is not a standard press or cooling period. If you have a specific question you’re working on hit me up on IG and I may be able to give you a better answer

@c.a.l.e.b.s

Жыл бұрын

@@hobbyhero6973 okay I'll search for you on Instagram as well. Maybe the more specific answer is listening to you in this video go through multiple passes of pressing with the peroxide what was the rough amount of time you were doing each of those peroxide presses to try to get the stain to progress out of the book. Thanks again

What temperature and how long was the book pressed for each time?

@hobbyhero6973

2 ай бұрын

It varies greatly depending on which step and what process I'm using