I have two complete sets. I did submit my newsstand copy of #1 to CGC last year and it came back with a 9.4 grade. I also got the custom label which had the cover art of issue #2. No C&P, just the way I originally bought it at NY's "Forbidden Planet" Comic shop. I ultimately want to submit issues 2 through 4 as well.
@@hobbyhero6973 absolutely is a great tool, have you used the method on a yellow cover yet? I have a book with a small corner stain on the front cover, but haven't dared mess with it yet due to possibly lifting colour.
Thanks for another great video. I use the same cleaning supplies but my order is eraser on the white parts of the comic, absorine sponge next, makeup white last. May have to try the peroxide technique.
I recently had some books cleaned and pressed. One that I sent that I was hoping would grade well was Wolverine 1 "Patch". What my presser educated me on was that this specific book suffers greatly from finger prints due to the dark front and half of the back. He strongly recommended against me sending it in for grading because of this. Is there any hope? I was looking in your video history but didn't see that book presented here. Anyhow, thanks for the content, really enjoy it!
Hey buddy subscriber here I have a older style cgcss comic that says white pages but looks off white - white. Question is is there a way to lighten the white of a comic that is CGCSS, without removing it from the CGC case? I also have a CGCSS comic that has foxing on one corner.
You are correct it is clear and does react with light. The rate of breakdown is relatively slow especially compared to my rate of consumption so it hasn’t been an issue
The first time I saw any of your videos, you used peroxide and I thought the result was fantastic (Ghost Rider #1, 1967). I am now convinced that it won't harm the paper, but I was scared when I first saw you do it! Do you have any videos on removing tape or price stickers. I have a beautiful Strange Tales #136 and someone put a 15 cent sticker on it. I've heard about using a hair dryer to loosen up the glue, then just peel off. I'd like to see it done. Also any way or tips to remove slightly browning tape residue? I have a Tales to Astonish #54 (UK/Pence Ed) that someone removed a price sticker but residue remained and has browned. Thanks a ton for your videos, I really like them. I also need to get a hot press ASAP. Best to all.
Thanks for checking out the videos! I don't have anything yet on stickers or tape and while I plan to do a video in the future with adhesives there are a lot of variable so there really isn't a one size fits all solution. Heat will usually loosen the adhesive and depending on the remaining residue would determine treatment from there.
No but I have seen others who have. While it’s not detectable by light it can be detected by visual clues. For example if you have a low grade book and you make the cover bright white they will usually not cover cleaned. Also if you don’t go far enough in some case like a stain/dust shadow present throughout the book but missing on the covers
I don't think this book would be worth sending it because it still wouldn't grade high enough to be worth the grading fees. Also the Spider-Man 2099 on the wall was a 9.8 that I got from a mystery box.
@@hobbyhero6973 I'm a fellow presser who uses the same cleaning, whitening and pressing processes, including the HOP and BLED methods. Please keep posting your cleaning and whitening videos. It's great to see the before and after results!
@@richwujek3250 I appreciate it and absolutely will do! The results I saw from these processes floored me with what is possible so love sharing that with others who may have books with similar issues.
Another great job on whitening a book. You should have worn a headband in the thumbnail and titled it "Deeds not words!" since you've got a Chuck Norris beard.
I'm late to the party, but love the results!! Thanks for sowing that it's not always perfect the 1st time out of the press too! One final bit (sorry): That's not Chuck Norris on the back cover, but Barry Bostwick!! I've seen the movie so many times & still think of Norris when I see that ad! 😂
Thanks! On some of these books I have to skip over just how many times I do a process because it would bore normal people to tears. Also, had no clue that wasn't Chuck Norris and have cleaned that back cover ad who knows how many times.
Who has a copy of this book?
I have 2 whole sets
@@1980Johnnie great covers on the whole series!
@@hobbyhero6973 oh yes both sets have great covers
I have two complete sets. I did submit my newsstand copy of #1 to CGC last year and it came back with a 9.4 grade. I also got the custom label which had the cover art of issue #2. No C&P, just the way I originally bought it at NY's "Forbidden Planet" Comic shop. I ultimately want to submit issues 2 through 4 as well.
@@Joeh1154 great set for sure. Some of the most iconic Wolverine covers out there.
What's the % of the perox solution? Thanx
It's 3% but some people dilute to 1.5%
Thanks for this info. I will start experimenting soon.
Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions.
What is the peroxide solution , the reg one you buy in pharmacy, or is it a ratio mixture?
Regular you buy over the counter. Some people dilute it to 1.5%
Great results buddy, I've used this method myself too.
It’s an awesome tool to have in your toolbox if you work on comics for sure. Absolute game changer
@@hobbyhero6973 absolutely is a great tool, have you used the method on a yellow cover yet? I have a book with a small corner stain on the front cover, but haven't dared mess with it yet due to possibly lifting colour.
@@ColeCollects yes I’ve done two copies of ASM 129. Born videos are on the channel
GREAT JOB....
Thanks 🙏
Any tips to remove some coffee stains? Thanks
Coffee usually will not come out unfortunately. At least not with anything I’ve seen.
Another informative upload. Keep them coming!
Thanks Jerry. Next book upload should be a little closer to the age you like
Thanks for another great video. I use the same cleaning supplies but my order is eraser on the white parts of the comic, absorine sponge next, makeup white last. May have to try the peroxide technique.
Interesting technique. If you run into any issues on the peroxide don't hesitate to reach out.
I recently had some books cleaned and pressed. One that I sent that I was hoping would grade well was Wolverine 1 "Patch". What my presser educated me on was that this specific book suffers greatly from finger prints due to the dark front and half of the back. He strongly recommended against me sending it in for grading because of this. Is there any hope? I was looking in your video history but didn't see that book presented here.
Anyhow, thanks for the content, really enjoy it!
Can you shoot me some pics on IG or FB messenger?
@@hobbyhero6973 I sure can! Give me a little bit 👍
Can you tell me what blue LED lights you use?
Should be a direct link in the description. Let me know if it isn't working.
To be more clear... in the links of tools, you have blue LED lights. Are these the same as UV lights?
They are not the same. Blue LED is much weaker than UV light which can damage the paper.
Great work as usual! Cheers!...:)
Thank you sir 🙏
Great job! Do you take submissions and if so what do you charge for clean and press for a silver age book in the CGC 4 to 5 range?
I do and it varies quite a bit. Check out my site at hobbyherocomics.com
Hey buddy subscriber here I have a older style cgcss comic that says white pages but looks off white - white. Question is is there a way to lighten the white of a comic that is CGCSS, without removing it from the CGC case? I also have a CGCSS comic that has foxing on one corner.
Not really. BLED treatment without H2O or H2O2 doesn’t do much. UV light can but it’s much more likely to fade color and damage the paper
@@hobbyhero6973 I have pictures do you want to see?
I got mine back from CGC at a 9.6 was so stoked off white pages but I couldn't believe it got a 9.6
Nice! That’s a big book these days
After you treat the book with the soaked printer paper with peroxide you said you press the book. Are you pressing with heat or without ?
With heat. The heat is the catalyst for the hydrogen peroxide
Is the press a cold or hot press after you put on the Peroxide Page on the cover?
I let it rest for a few minutes in the press and then press at low temperatures
@@hobbyhero6973 I know every heat press is different, but what is low temp to you? And how long if you don't mind me asking.
@@TacoWolf702 140 for about 10 mins
I think your peroxide bottle was clear, you want it to be dark so light does not breakdown the peroxide (shield it from light)
You are correct it is clear and does react with light. The rate of breakdown is relatively slow especially compared to my rate of consumption so it hasn’t been an issue
You keep showing is an archive paper doused in peroxide to clean your books! HOW are you doing it and why are you not telling us how?
SHOW US!!!
I use a spray bottle and it's regular copy paper not archival paper
These are my favorite videos of yours. Is the light box straight from KaptainMyke's instructions?
Pretty much. Minus the N64 games of course
The first time I saw any of your videos, you used peroxide and I thought the result was fantastic (Ghost Rider #1, 1967). I am now convinced that it won't harm the paper, but I was scared when I first saw you do it!
Do you have any videos on removing tape or price stickers. I have a beautiful Strange Tales #136 and someone put a 15 cent sticker on it. I've heard about using a hair dryer to loosen up the glue, then just peel off. I'd like to see it done. Also any way or tips to remove slightly browning tape residue? I have a Tales to Astonish #54 (UK/Pence Ed) that someone removed a price sticker but residue remained and has browned. Thanks a ton for your videos, I really like them. I also need to get a hot press ASAP. Best to all.
Thanks for checking out the videos! I don't have anything yet on stickers or tape and while I plan to do a video in the future with adhesives there are a lot of variable so there really isn't a one size fits all solution. Heat will usually loosen the adhesive and depending on the remaining residue would determine treatment from there.
Have any of your loft treated, Immacucleaned or peroxided books ever come back purple and did you see any fluorescence under a UV light .
No but I have seen others who have. While it’s not detectable by light it can be detected by visual clues. For example if you have a low grade book and you make the cover bright white they will usually not cover cleaned. Also if you don’t go far enough in some case like a stain/dust shadow present throughout the book but missing on the covers
You don't think it would be worth sending that book off but you have a 9.6 Spider-Man 2099 #1 on your wall?
I don't think this book would be worth sending it because it still wouldn't grade high enough to be worth the grading fees. Also the Spider-Man 2099 on the wall was a 9.8 that I got from a mystery box.
Great job on the comic! Do you use SRP paper or Teflon sheets for your covers when pressing?
Rarely ever. Usually just plain printer paper. Some exceptions are glossy covers or signed books.
@@hobbyhero6973 Good to know. Thanks!
@@richwujek3250 no problem
@@hobbyhero6973 I'm a fellow presser who uses the same cleaning, whitening and pressing processes, including the HOP and BLED methods. Please keep posting your cleaning and whitening videos. It's great to see the before and after results!
@@richwujek3250 I appreciate it and absolutely will do! The results I saw from these processes floored me with what is possible so love sharing that with others who may have books with similar issues.
What % Hydrogen Peroxide do you use for your process? TY.
Just the regular 3%
Do you think the Peroxide soak would pull up glue shadowing?
Another great job on whitening a book. You should have worn a headband in the thumbnail and titled it "Deeds not words!" since you've got a Chuck Norris beard.
Pale in comparison to Chuck Norris. Probably just roundhouse kicks all his books into perfect 10s
I'm late to the party, but love the results!! Thanks for sowing that it's not always perfect the 1st time out of the press too! One final bit (sorry): That's not Chuck Norris on the back cover, but Barry Bostwick!! I've seen the movie so many times & still think of Norris when I see that ad! 😂
Thanks! On some of these books I have to skip over just how many times I do a process because it would bore normal people to tears. Also, had no clue that wasn't Chuck Norris and have cleaned that back cover ad who knows how many times.