Shoomanfoo 429 posts Posted January 3 Can the moisture damaged interior pages be pressed? I appreciate all and any feedback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark88 11,294 posts Posted January 3 Yes. Different techniques possible but simplest may be to add some moisture and use a large ball bearing or pool ball to smooth the down the bubbled up area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony S 3,083 posts Posted January 3 Yes, can be pressed and will be flat. Not sure about that ball bearing or pool ball thing. I seriously doubt that CCS has a supply of either in their tool kit. But while flat is likely, it looks like the paper shows the effects of getting wet with the gloss to the pages. It looks more matte than glossy. If you turn the page at an angle you'll easily see it. Nothing to be done about that and if sent to be graded CGC would note the moisture damage and grade the book down for it - even if pressed flat and smooth. 1 Shoomanfoo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James J Johnson 3,405 posts Posted January 3 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tony S said: Not sure about that ball bearing or pool ball thing. I seriously doubt that CCS has a supply of either in their tool kit. +1 If CCS does have a supply of billiard balls or ball bearings in their tool cabinet for pressing, they're probably kept right next to the stiletto high heeled platform shoes. Edited January 3 by James J Johnson 1 Tony S reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeypost 22,654 posts Posted January 3 If the book is pressed properly, it will take care of issues on the covers and interior pages. 1 Krismusic reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James J Johnson 3,405 posts Posted January 3 8 hours ago, joeypost said: If the book is pressed properly, it will take care of issues on the covers and interior pages. Without having to break out the emergency 9-ball, ball bearings, or stiletto heels? 1 Tony S reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shoomanfoo 429 posts Posted January 5 On 1/3/2020 at 1:19 AM, Tony S said: Yes, can be pressed and will be flat. Not sure about that ball bearing or pool ball thing. I seriously doubt that CCS has a supply of either in their tool kit. But while flat is likely, it looks like the paper shows the effects of getting wet with the gloss to the pages. It looks more matte than glossy. If you turn the page at an angle you'll easily see it. Nothing to be done about that and if sent to be graded CGC would note the moisture damage and grade the book down for it - even if pressed flat and smooth. Oh well I would never use CCS anyway as they are not professional pressers. They are commercial run of the mill and go threw the motion ham and eggers. Only the name and association makes people think they are any good. My personal experience with them is horrible. Enough CCS bashing and thank you for your input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krismusic 2,595 posts Posted January 8 from my limited knowledge yes I believe you could get a good pressor to press the book with cover and the interior pages should flatten in the process. 1 davidtere reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
