Need advice on how to clean this T206

[bbcard1]

respecting your goal, I wouldn't mess with it. The back is fairly strong and the back is really what matters. I should mention that I am often wrong.

[Tao_Moko]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

respecting your goal, I wouldn't mess with it. The back is fairly strong and the back is really what matters. I should mention that I am often wrong.

I agree with Todd. I have attempted to clean up a similar condtion McGraw and ended up losing more on the front than was worth. Btw -Todd, i live up the mountain from you. If you come to Floyd you should stop by my farm and talk cards.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Tao_Moko

I agree with Todd. I have attempted to clean up a similar condtion McGraw and ended up losing more on the front than was worth. Btw -Todd, i live up the mountain from you. If you come to Floyd you should stop by my farm and talk cards.

Agree that on some cards, as is the case with this one, it's best to leave them alone.

[Luke]

Thanks to everyone for all the advice. I ended up deciding to try a soak on it. Just warm water. Used my finger to rub off some dirt on the more sturdy parts of the front and the back. Only had it in the water for about 8 mins. Pretty happy with how it turned out. I've always loved the colors on this card, and now they are a little brighter and more pleasing to the eye.

[jcc6252]

Wow, good job Luke, a definite improvement! I'm glad you decided to go just with the warm water. To me, using non-water substances borders on alteration.

[brob28]

Yes, looks very nice.

[Cozumeleno]

That looks like it worked out great - well done.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by Tao_Moko

I agree with Todd. I have attempted to clean up a similar condtion McGraw and ended up losing more on the front than was worth. Btw -Todd, i live up the mountain from you. If you come to Floyd you should stop by my farm and talk cards.

I was just up in floyd not long ago. Bought a small collection of 60s and 70s cards! Love to get together sometime.