Fixing rubbing/scuffs on these magazine covers 0

[Heavy-ish Metal]

Very sorry if this isn't the right area to ask this in. I've started collecting Heavy Metal Magazine this year and have picked up a few lots. I've noticed a tendency for the covers to have some ink rubbing or scuffing of some kind and am curious as to how I could (carefully) correct these at home. I am not planning to submit anything in particular for grading just yet.

These first two show colored scuffs (1st in the logo, 2nd on the character). I'm assuming these are from issues being stacked on top?

This third one shows white scuffing on the logo. I'm concerned this is from ink being removed and can't be fixed, but correct me if I'm wrong!

 

Thank you!

Edited August 13, 2020 by Heavy-ish Metal

[joeypost]

Ink transfer with a little dirt mingled in. Some can be safely removed, unfortunately the rest cannot. 

[Heavy-ish Metal]

7 minutes ago, joeypost said:

Ink transfer with a little dirt mingled in. Some can be safely removed, unfortunately the rest cannot. 

Thanks @joeypost. Any suggestions on what to try for removing? An art eraser? I tried gently using a magic eraser sponge and it did absolutely nothing.

[joeypost]

Most of it will not come off (especially the transfer in other areas with colored ink). You may be able to clean off some of the lighter stuff in the white areas, but please don't use a magic eraser. You will need a very steady hand, lots of patience and a good eraser made from a non-abrasive material. Staedtler makes a good eraser that. Keep in mind any color loss will result in the book being worth considerably less, in fact, CGC is not that harsh on ink transfer, but they will kill a book due to color loss from improper erasing.  

Another option is sending it out to a professional. 

[kimik]

There are plenty of unscrupulous sellers that use this to repair color loss. I would advise against it, but to each their own:

[The Lions Den]

I always ask myself if it's easier to just upgrade a book than to go through the trouble and expense of having any work done to it. If the answer is yes, I either sell the lower grade copy or keep it as a as a "reader"...