Tips
CardCure Repair & Cleaning Tips
Card cleaning and repair involves inherent risk. Always practice on common or bulk cards first before attempting work on valuable cards.
Card Cleaning Spray
• Use CardCure Cleaning Spray to help restore the surface of TCG cards by removing dirt, fingerprints, and grime that may have built up over time.
• The spray can also assist when working on minor dents or surface creases. Visit the Tutorials page for detailed guidance on restoration techniques.
• Always practise on common or bulk cards before attempting work on rare or valuable cards.
• After working on dents or creases, allow the card to rest between the protective mats and acrylic plates until it is fully dry.
• Card restoration requires patience. For best results, work on damaged areas gradually over several rounds or across multiple days.
Important
• Do not spray directly onto the card. Apply the solution to your cleaning tool first.
• Do not use on autographed or sketched cards.
• Avoid using excessive force while cleaning, as this may damage the card surface or remove printed ink.
Cotton Pads / Swabs
Extra cotton pads or swabs can be easily purchased from most supermarkets or health and beauty stores.
Always use 100% cotton tools when working on your cards to minimise the risk of scratching the surface.
Foam Cleaning Applicators
Foam cleaning applicators are ideal for cleaning the holographic areas of cards, as they help reduce the risk of scratching.
For best results, use a small amount of CardCure Cleaning Spray and work gently in a circular motion.
Foam cleaning applicators also work with 3rd party surface polishes (not sold by CardCure).
Additional applicators can be purchased on the Products page.
Acrylic Plates
When using the acrylic plates without the protective mats, always ensure the plates are clean and free from dust or debris before clamping.
The acrylic plates and protective mats can accommodate two cards simultaneously, allowing you to work on multiple cards at the same time.
(Photo of 2 TCG cards on mat / plate)
Useful Links
For further information on card restoration techniques and video tutorials, please refer to the following resources: