Any ideas on how to salvage this?
I have an autographed Johnny Bower canvas thing. Unfortunately my basement flooded from the rain last week and it got all drenched in creek water. It warped a little and got a little discoloured. Any ideas on how to clean/salvage it without ruining the signature?
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This is a total guess but maybe take it to a dry cleaner? I wonder if the could cover the signature some how but dry clean the rest?
I literally know nothing about this stuff but they might be worth asking, even if they don’t, they might know another cleaning method
I’d just press it in between some heavy books, like textbooks, and leave it there for a long time and see if that helps the warping.
As for the discolouration, you could try following these tips on cleaning autographed jerseys:
[https://signedmemorabilia4u.com/blog/post/know-about-washing-signed-jerseys](https://signedmemorabilia4u.com/blog/post/know-about-washing-signed-jerseys)
It’s hockey related but it’s about cleaning. I’d try another sub, like /r/drycleaning or something see what they say. I don’t know any cleaning subs I’m a filthy animal
Try a DIY or crafting subreddit – probably get some better traction there.
Put it in a zip lock bag with either desiccants or rice for a couple of days, then place it in Mylar (comic shop should have some), and put it between two heavy books for a few months.