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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS FOR CLEANING COMIC BOOKS AND PRESSING COMIC BOOKS

 You will need basic comic book pressing equipment and supplies that can be purchased online. This recommended list of products includes press machine options and supplies for cleaning your comics. Most products can be substituted at your local hardware store or department store like Walmart or Target. All links will take you straight to Amazon or Ebay. As an Ebay and Amazon Associate, we earn income from qualifying purchases.  Support this site by reordering your supplies from this page!

Recommended Products for Dry Cleaning and Pressing Comic Books

PRESS MACHINES

You will need a heat press machine for pressing comic books. We recommend the 15x15 clamshell press.

clamshell press

Clamshell Press 15x15

$150-$200

Recommended Brands: FanceierStudio, Vevor

dry mount press

Dry Mount Press 15x18

$400-$600

Recommended Brands: Seal, D&K, Beinfang Used machines will cost $400-$800.  Brand new machines are $2000-$3000.  (EBAY LINK)

swing arm press

Swing Arm Press 15x15

$150-$200

Recommended Brands: Slendor, Seeutek


DRY CLEANING COMIC BOOKS

You will need basic cleaning supplies for dry cleaning comic books.

absorene book cleaner putty

Absorene Book and Document Cleaner Putty

$15

 Absorene Paper & Book Cleaner is a putty-like dry cleaner that works in much the same way an eraser does and is routinely used in conservation work.

absorene pad

Absorene Dirt Eraser Pad

$15

Absorene Dirt Eraser Pad for dry cleaning.

bone folder

Bone Folder

$8

Bone folder scoring tool for folding creases and creating new centerfolds.

cotton rounds

Cotton Rounds

$4

Cotton Rounds are for basic dry cleaning and polishing covers or spines. 

dental tools

Dental Tools

$10

Dental Tools are for scraping color touch, scraping substances off covers and for lifting delicate corner folds.

facial tissues

Facial Tissue

$10

Lotion-free and fragrance-free facial tissues for wiping covers.

full-back

Full-Back (Golden and Silver Age Sized)

$35

Full-backs are the primary centerfold protection layer used for most comic book pressing procedures.  You may reuse full-backs to save costs.

gloves

Gloves

$15

Prevent skin oils and fingerprints.  Wear gloves for comic book handling and manipulation.

goo gone

Goo Gone Adhesive Remover

$5

Surface Safe Adhesive Remover Safely Removes Stickers Labels Decals Residue

kneaded eraser

Gum Kneaded Art Eraser

$5

Gum kneaded art eraser for dry cleaning comic covers.

makeup brushes

Makeup Brush Set

$12

Makeup Brush Set is great for dusting eraser shavings away from comics during dry cleaning.

magic erasers

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

$6

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers should be used sparingly on white thick cardstock covers or all white comic book covers.  Use as a last resort to dry cleaning.  Very abrasive.

pencils

Pencils

$5

Pencils are a primary dry cleaning tool used in conjunction with white polymer Helix brand pencil cap eraser tops.

plastic erasers

Plastic Erasers

$6

Staedtler Mars plastic erasers are used for dry cleaning soiling from book covers.

plastic putty knife

Plastic Putty Knife

$5

Plastic putty knives are used for pressing staples down flat or creating new centerfolds like a bone folder tool.

srp paper

Silicone Release Parchment Paper

$20

SRP Paper is used primarily now for dent removal with a ball bearing or tack iron.  Most comic book pressing is not done with SRP Paper any longer, with only certain exceptions.

shorty flathead screwdriver

Small Stubby Flathead Screwdriver

$6

Small Stubby Flathead Screwdriver is used for opening CGC Cases and purshing down staples.

swiffer dry sweeping cloths

Swiffer Dry Sweeping Cloths

$15

Swiffer Dry Sweeping Cloths are a primary dry cleaning tool for wiping book covers and polishing off soiling, dust, grime, and debris.

tombow mechanical eraser

Tombow Mono Zero Mechanical Eraser

$8

Tombow Mono Zero Mechanical Eraser is an optional eraser tool for dry cleaning book covers.

un-du sticker remover

un-du Sticker Remover

$15

un-du Original Formula Sticker, Tape and Label Remover for dry cleaning book covers.

Helix polymer pencil cap erasers

Helix Brand White Polymer Pencil Cap Erasers

$9

Helix Brand White Polymer Pencil Cap Erasers are a primary dry cleaning tool used in conjunction with a standard #2 pencil.  Used to remove soiling and light staining from book covers.


MAKE YOUR OWN HUMIDITY TANK

Assemble the following components into a humidity tank for producing Underlays during all Comic Book Pressing Procedures.

40 qt storage bin

40 QT Plastic Storage Bin

$30

Buy a clear 40 QT Plastic Storage Bin with lid.  This will be the primary housing for your humidity tank.

chip clips

Chip Clips

$9

Use plastic chip clips to keep lid airtight for 100% humidity inside.

lcd digital hygrometer

LCD Digital Hygrometers (Pack of 4)

$10

You will need several hygrometers to get an accurate baseline reading.  One hygrometer may give a different reading.  The inside of tank should be 100%.  The pressing room should be at 45%.

paper towels

Paper Towels

$3

Use a thin layer of paper towels as a water droplet barrier protection layer from underlay sheets or comic books inside humidity tank.

plastic cups

20 Oz Plastic Drinking Cups (Set of 4)

$10

Purchase cheap 20 oz plastic drinking cups as a spacer to elevate your rack 4-5" from water table level.

cooling rack

16x10 Cooling Rack

$10

Purchase a plastic or stainless steel cooling rack as your surface plane for placing underlay sheets or comic books inside a humidity tank.  This surface plane is to be 4-5" elevated above water table using spacers or drinking cups.

water

Water

$2-$5

You will need hot water poured inside the bottom of your storage bin.  You may use distilled or tap water.  Boil 6-8 Cups of water and pour directly into bottom of empty storage bin.


REQUIRED COMIC BOOK PRESSING SUPPLIES

The following products are required for performing most standard comic book pressing procedures.

plates

Aluminum or Steel Plates (2x)

$45

Stainless Steel or Aluminum Plates (2x) 1/8" thick, 9x12" or 15x15".  Purchase one for a dry mount press or swing arm press.  Purchase two if you own a clamshell press.  The top plate is optional but recommended.

magazine sized backer boards

BCW Magazine Sized Backer Boards

$20

BCW Magazine Sized Backer Boards are no longer used for most comic book pressing procedures.  Only used for book transferring from one plane to another.  Also used as a centerfold protection layer for large staple prongs (2x).

magazine sized bags

BCW Magazine Sized Comic Book Bags

$20

BCW Magazine Sized Comic Book Bags are only used for book transferring from one plane to another, or for dry cleaning procedures during book handling.

65 lb cardstock paper

65 lb Cardstock Paper

$6

65 lb Cardstock Paper is a primary stacking layer for all comic book pressing procedures.  You will also use 65 lb cardstock paper for under covers during dent removal procedures.

110 cardstock paper

110lb Cardstock Paper

$12

110 lb Cardstock Paper is a primary stacking layer for all comic book pressing procedures.  Do not place 110 lb cardstock paper under book covers.  

20 lb copy paper

20 lb Copy Paper (White)

$5

20 lb Copy Paper (White) is a primary stacking layer for all comic book pressing procedures.  

digital calipers

Digital Calipers

$10

Digital Calipers are used for knowing the required gap of book spine thickness and all stacking layers combined.  Adjust the pressure adjustment knob on your press machine to control the required gap.

IR thermometer gun

Digital IR Thermometer Gun

$20

Digital IR Thermometer Gun are used for periodically verifying the temperature accuracy of your heat press machine platen.

fine mister water spray bottle

Fine Mist Water Spray Bottle

$7

Fine Mist Water Spray Bottles are used for  producing underlay sheets and performing spine flattening at the centerfold.

full-backs

Full-Back (Golden and Silver Age Sized)

$35

Full-backs are the primary centerfold protection layer used for most comic book pressing procedures.  You may reuse full-backs to save costs.

gloves

Gloves

$15

Prevent skin oils and fingerprints.  Wear gloves for comic book handling and manipulation.

srp paper

Silicone Release Parchment Paper

$20

Most comic book pressing is not done with SRP Paper any longer, with only certain exceptions and advanced stacking formulas.


DENT REMOVAL TOOLS

You will need advanced dent removal tools for heavily dented or creased comic books.

ball bearing

1.5" Steel Ball Bearing

$3

1.5" Steel Ball Bearings are used for dent removal with SRP Paper and 65 lb cardstock paper.

bone folder

Bone Folder

$8

Bone folder scoring tool for folding creases and creating new centerfolds.

cotton rounds

Cotton Rounds

$4

Cotton Rounds are for basic dry cleaning and polishing covers or spines. 

dental tools

Dental Tools

$10

Dental Tools are for scraping color touch, scraping substances off covers and for lifting delicate corner folds.

gloves

Gloves

$15

Prevent skin oils and fingerprints.  Wear gloves for comic book handling and manipulation.

mini craft iron

Mini Craft Iron

$10

Optional tool used primarily for spine dents, deep denting, and spine rolls.  Should be used sparingly with caution.

srp paper

Silicone Release Parchment Paper

$20

SRP Paper is used primarily now for dent removal with a ball bearing or tack iron.  Most comic book pressing is not done with SRP Paper any longer, with only certain exceptions.

steam gun

Steam Gun (Clothes)

$25

Optional tool used primarily for spine dents, deep denting, and spine rolls.  Should be used sparingly with caution.

tack iron

Tack Iron (Analog or Digital)

$60

Primary dent removal tool.  Recommended brands are O'Skool and Prolux.  Use the minimum setting (212F)


ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

The following tools and products are recommended for maximum effort!

aluminum plates

12x12 Aluminum Plates (2x) 0.063" Thick

$25ea.

Used for TUSY Brand Clamshell Press Machines.  

aluminum plates

15x15 Aluminum Plates (2x) 1/16" Thick

$25ea.

Used for Heat Overlay Press (HOP) Stain Removal procedures.  Also used for spine flattening with a foam board.

c-clamps

Irwin Quick Grip Plastic C-Clamps (4")

$10

Irwin Quick Grip Plastic C-Clamps are recommended for front edge of a clamshell press machine.

black light flashlight

Black Light Flashlight

$8

Black Light Flashlights are good for detecting pin holes when a sheet of white copy paper is placed under cover.  Also useful for detecting SOME forms of color touch.  

comic book cpr: second edition

Comic Book CPR: Second Edition

$59.99

Comic Book CPR: Second Edition is the new method for cleaning comic books and pressing comic books.  Ebook: $49 Paperback:$59 Hardcover: $79

cutting mat

Cutting Mat (Fiskar)

$25-40

Cutting mats are recommened for photography, dry cleaning, and book transferring.  

digital thermometer and hygrometer

Digital Thermometer and Hygrometer

$20

Large display, magnetic backing, illuminated backlight.  Buy two for a baseline reading.

drafting dry cleaning eraser pad

Drafting Dry Cleaning Eraser Pad

$10

Extremely effective dry cleaning eraser pad.  Very messy.  Great for yellow and red covers.  You must be extremely careful to wipe away all eraser dust shavings from book or there will be pebbling after press.

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gerber shard

Gerber Shard Tool

$10

Used for opening CBCS and CGC graded cases.

12x24" Heating Pad

Heating Pad (12x24")

$25

During the winter months, if your pressing room temperature drops below 70F, place a large king sized heating pad on top of your press machine.  Keep the setting on LOW 24/7.  Make sure heating pad does not have an auto-off feature.

overstreet guide to grading comics

Overstreet Guide to Grading Comics

$25

Learn how to become a better amateur comic book grader!


STAIN REMOVAL PRODUCTS

Purchase the following products for advanced stain removal comic book procedures.

Calcium Hydroxide

Calcium Hydroxide (Lab Grade)

$10

It is recommended to use a calcium hydroxide solution mixed with water for all Heat Overlay Press Method (HOP) and BLED-O stain removal procedures.

Calcium Hydroxide (Food Grade)

$8

It is recommended to use a calcium hydroxide solution mixed with water for all Heat Overlay Press Method (HOP) and BLED-O stain removal procedures.

comic book stain removal and whitening (2022)

Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening (2022)

$59.99

Full detailed instructions are found inside Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening (2022) by Michael Frederik Sorensen.

Fine Mister water spray bottle

$10

A fine mister spray bottle is used for liquid cleaning during most Heat Overlay Press Method (HOP) or Blue Light LED (BLED-M) Method stain removal procedures.

glass bottles

64 Oz. Glass Bottles with Lids (3 Pack )

$20

3 pack of half-gallon glass bottles for mixing alkaline water solutions.

Food grade hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide

$10

Hydrogen Peroxide is a bleaching agent for the Heat Overlay Press Method (HOP) and Blue Light LED (BLED)  Method stain removal procedures.

lcd hygrometers

LCD Digital Hygrometers (Pack of 4)

$10

When performing any misting inside a light box, keep the light box ventilated and hymidity around 40-50%.


MAKE YOUR OWN LIGHT BOX

Assemble the following components into a light box for photo-bleaching (whitening) comic book procedures.

40qt storage bin

40 QT Plastic Storage Bin

$30

Buy a clear 40 QT Plastic Storage Bin with lid.  This will be the primary housing for your humidity tank.  Approx. 13" Tall.

lcd hygrometers

LCD Digital Hygrometers (Pack of 4)

$10

You will need several hygrometers to get an accurate baseline reading.  One hygrometer may give a different reading.  The inside of tank should be 100%.  The pressing room should be at 45%.

blue blocker sunglasses

Blue Light Blocking Sunglasses

$15-60

Block harmful eye irritating blue light waves while wearing these protective sunglasses when using the light box.

E26/E27 Light Socket Switch Plug (2x)

E26/E27 Light Socket Switch Plug (2x)

$10ea.

You will need two (2x) E26/E27 Light Socket Switch Plugs for 450NM Blue LED light bulbs.

450-460NM Blue LED light bulbs

Blue LED Light Bulbs (450-460NM) (2x)

$40ea.

You will need two (2x) 450-460NM Blue LED light bulbs for your light box.

1/2" carbide drill bit

1/2" Carbide Drill Bit

$12

Drill air holes on side of light box using a carbide bit, preventing plastic from cracking or splintering.

cooling rack

16x10 Cooling Rack

$10

Purchase a plastic or stainless steel cooling rack as your surface plane for placing underlay sheets or comic books inside a humidity tank.  This surface plane is to be 4-5" elevated above water table.

drill

Drill

$25

Drill some air holes for ventilation inside your light box.

20 oz plastic drinking cups

20 Oz Plastic Drinking Cups (Set of 4)

$10

Purchase cheap 20 oz plastic drinking cups as a spacer to elevate your rack 4-5" from water table level.

foil tape

Foil Tape (2")

$20

Line the inside of light box with foil tape.

comic book stain removal and whitening (2022)

Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening (2022)

$59.99

Full detailed instructions are found inside Comic Book Stain Removal and Whitening (2022) by Michael Frederik Sorensen.

You will need basic comic book pressing equipment and supplies that can be purchased online. This recommended list of products includes press machine options and supplies for cleaning your comics. Most products can be substituted at your local hardware store or department store like Walmart or Target. All links will take you straight to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, we earn income from qualifying purchases. THIS SITE CONTAINS EBAY AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY BE COMPENSATED.

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