Precision tools for card collectors/restorers. These are the items I use when cleaning/repairing Pokémon cards. | As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. |
The safest way to apply polish and other solutions to your cards.
Foam Cleaning Swabs
Used with card spray to gently remove surface debris and grime from your cards.
Reusable Makeup Remover Pads
Used to gently remove moisture, polish or any other solutions that might be on your card during cleaning.
Microfiber Cloth
Helps identify any debris or defects on the surface of your cards which may not be immediately visible to the naked eye.
UV Black Light
A safe, non-slip option for place your cards on while working. Can be used for cleaning and pressing of cards. I cut mine down to the same saze as the acrylic sheets I use.
Drawer Liner Foam
Used to protect cards when doing heat or humidity treatments.
Parchment Paper Squares
A rigid backing board, used to protect the card and add structure during pressing treatments.
4"x6" White Backing Board
A tool used for treating creases, dents and folds.
Bone Folder Tool
Another essential, this tool helps to gently apply pressure when working out dents, creases and folds.
Face Roller
A fine-point cotton swap, used for precision cleaning of stubborn surface debris on your cards.
6" Bamboo Cotton Swabs
Clamps for use during humidity and pressing treatments.
3.5" Heavy Duty Spring Clamps
Used for completing humidity treatments on cards when removing creases, dents and bends.
NOTE: Acrylic is preferred over wood-lined models as the wood can promote mold growth over time.
Acrylic Humidor
Clear acrylic sheets. Used for both humidity and heat treatments. Also works as a solid backing when repairing creases, dents and bends.
6" Acrylic Circles, 1/8" Thick
A handy tool for assessing a card for gradability after the cleaning/restoration process!
Legends Card Grading Centering Tool
Great for gently blowing away and loose debris or dust from the surface of your cards.
K&F CONCEPT Air Blower
These are the 4x2mm magnets used in my 3D printable humidity brace!
4x2mm Small Mini Neodymium Magnets
Once you’re done cleaning/repairing your card, use this tool to see how good the centering is! Gives you a better idea of how a card may grade.
Legends Card Grading Centering Tool
Use this tool to help work out creases and dents on your cards after a humidity treatment. Start with the smallest tip, working along the crease in light, circular motions. Work your way up to the larger tips, continuing with light pressure and circu...
Ball Tip Clay Tools Sculpting Stylus
Larger versions of the sculpting tools. Can be used to continue working on creases and dents
Metal Ball Modeling Tools
I use these clamps when more pressure is needed for stubborn creases and dents or longer pressing sessions.
