I agree with Grey. My experience has been that the Bestine dries up the tape residue and you can scrape it off but it does not remove the brown stain left from the acid burn of the tape. Perhaps the restorers have some sort of bleach that will remove it or lessen it's color from the fiber of the paper. I think Dario mentioned something about that recently. But I believe it still has to be airbrushed over in the end. I'm sure it depends on how intense the stain was to begin with. I have had to remove tape residue from posters and photographs in my shop. Tape residue is more easily removed from glossy stock posters than flat stock.
I use a product called Vacumount Release which I'm sure has a Bestine base. A lot of framers still use 77 spray to mount posters to boards and it is not waterbased and can only be removed with a Bestine type product. It dries very quickly when applied so it doesn't cause it's own stain. But you often have to apply it several times to get all the "gunk" off. Sue www.hollywoodposterframes.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Smith, Grey - 367<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] all talked out, here? Michael: Tape stains cannot be removed with Bestine! The brown tape stains that are caused by the old cellophane tape or older masking tapes can only be airbrushed over and cannot be removed with Bestine nor bleaching, from my experience in having restoration done. Perhaps the staining can be minimized by scraping and in that event you will be removing the top surface of the paper. If I am wrong, I would be glad for someone to correct me. Older tape can be loosened to remove cellophane tape or other adhesive backed tapes with Bestine as it is a rubber cement solvent and thinner. But the brown stains left by the cellophane or masking tape will not be removed with Bestine. Grey Smith, Director Vintage Movie Poster Auctions HERITAGE AUCTION GALLERIES 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th floor Dallas, Texas 75219-3941 Phone: 214-252-4367/ 800-872-6467 Ext 367 Direct fax: 214-443-8479 Email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Join www.HA.com<http://www.ha.com/> today. Totally free, with many benefits. Over 250,000 members! www.HA.com/MoviePosters<http://www.ha.com/MoviePosters> -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Douglas Ball Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 2:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] all talked out, here? Michael, I feel for ya! This is why a lot of us sit back in the shadows. I have been told by a reliable source that BESTINE is the produce to use. I was only able to find it at an art supply store. I never did try it yet, but have been told to put it on with a Q-tip, let it sit on the residue, then very lightly scrap it off with a razor blade. When wet, it will change color or whiten the area, but return to normal when it dries. Might want to try it first on a cheap poster first to get the hang of it. Good luck! Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael B<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 2:55 PM Subject: [MOPO] all talked out, here? last week, someone posted a question about removing tape and/or tape residue stains from posters. i did not see one response to this question. years ago, this would have generated huge responses. i have an insert that i acquired a couple of months ago with 3 stains of tape residue (which i knew about when bidding). the stains did not bother me; i framed the poster.....and love it. (it is hitchcock's ROPE.) yet, i was waiting to hear comments about tape stains because if it is an easy fix....... are we all talked out here? i doubt if anyone searches the MOPO archives, where this has been addressed often, previously also, should there be responses, i have a half sheet with 2 grease stains in the white border. suggestions? am I correct in stating that bleaching should NEVER be done by amateurs? michael -------------------------------------------------------------------------- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com>. 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