Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

[flaco1801]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

I would try a hair dryer to warm it up and maybe it will peel off, like taking off the glue on the back of a patch...

[jppopma]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

Sadly, alot of jerseys go to people who are not collectors. It could have been given to someone who was more into decorations than collecting.

If someone wins a shirt of their back jerseys and is not a collector, I could see the same fate even to this day.

[Preston]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

I think I'm going to try the iron trick this weekend, just so I don't have to get the jersey wet.

I'm stunned that someone would frame it that way anyway, but I know, too, people are dumber now than they were 20 years ago so anything's possible!

THIS IS WHY I LOVE THIS FORUM! Without as many knowledgable people as there are on here, I'd have been SOL most likely. Thanks a TON to everyone who offered suggestions and I'll definitely post pics of the jersey once "saved"!

[jppopma]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

If you are worried about the paper, it will dissolve in water leaving just the glue. The you can try the paper bad and iron trick that xxx mentioned.

[frikativ54]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

I wish these "professional framers" would stop destroying jerseys because they simply don't know what they're doing. I have seen it all from holes in the jerseys to glue to jerseys actually being cut into pieces in order to frame.

+1

[TriplexXxSports]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

In your original post you mentioned superglue, but this is probably hot glue. You might try re-melting it using an iron with a cloth between to transfer the glue to.

Yeah, sorry Brian, I see you hit the nail on the head first. My bad. But the same process is tried and true, no doubt.

[TriplexXxSports]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

Goo Gone, and Goof Off with leave an oily residue on the jersey which will later discolor the jersey where you applied it.

Try this 1st!

Take a paper bag, like one from the grocery store. Tear some large pieces off (bigger than the glue spot you are trying to remove). Put it on the glue spot and go over the paper with a hot iron.

The paper bag will absorb the glue as it melts from the iron.

TRUST ME IT WORKS!

I used this same method to get the wax from an entire glade candle off of my couch. Worked like magic & there is not one spot left. No discoloration, etc.

Google search the method and see for yourself!

[Vincent]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

So with pics included that you can see dry paper is over the glue in a lot of places (in fact, most places), how exactly would I apply this to where I minimize the chances of screwing something up? The majority of the glue is underneath dried construction or other sort of paper, and there are spots where there is dried glue clumped up on it but the clumps aren't too, too big.

I guess what I'm asking in a roundabout way is how exactly do I go about removing this, since it's got paper on top?

The Paper isnt a big deal. Worst case is it dissolves. Just go with Goo gone.

[Preston]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

So with pics included that you can see dry paper is over the glue in a lot of places (in fact, most places), how exactly would I apply this to where I minimize the chances of screwing something up? The majority of the glue is underneath dried construction or other sort of paper, and there are spots where there is dried glue clumped up on it but the clumps aren't too, too big.

I guess what I'm asking in a roundabout way is how exactly do I go about removing this, since it's got paper on top?

[BrianK]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

In your original post you mentioned superglue, but this is probably hot glue. You might try re-melting it using an iron with a cloth between to transfer the glue to.

[otismalibu]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

I'd try Goof Off. It's stronger than Goo Gone and I've used it a number of times on mesh jerseys. Stinks...use it outside.

[metsbats]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

I think goo-gone would do the trick.

At least there's a chance of the glue coming off. The only thing worse than jersey with glue would be a bat with mounting holes.

[Preston]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

Also to help further clarify, here are a couple pics of some of the glue on the jersey - this is just a small sampling ...which sucks because it's not JUST glue, but also dried paper.

[TNTtoys]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

I had a similar thing happen to me. I used "goo gone" and it took nearly all of the glue off with very minimal affect to the jersey.

I wish these "professional framers" would stop destroying jerseys because they simply don't know what they're doing. I have seen it all from holes in the jerseys to glue to jerseys actually being cut into pieces in order to frame.

[Preston]

Re: Game used jersey GLUED to frame - how do I save this?

It looks white like regular Elmer's glue...I've been told soaking it in warm water and trying to remove the glue from there since it's water based may work. Worst case I don't think that'll damage the jersey at all, and if that does not work try something else.