Shoomanfoo Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Can the moisture damaged interior pages be pressed? I appreciate all and any feedback. Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark88 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Tony S Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 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. Shoomanfoo 1 Link to post Share on other sites
James J Johnson Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 (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, 2020 by James J Johnson Tony S 1 Link to post Share on other sites
joeypost Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 If the book is pressed properly, it will take care of issues on the covers and interior pages. Krismusic 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Angel of Death Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Yes. Link to post Share on other sites
James J Johnson Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 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? Tony S 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Shoomanfoo Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Krismusic Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 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. davidtere 1 Link to post Share on other sites
