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Hello fine members. I recently bought a type 1 superman off ebay. It is mint perfect right off the card but it has one problem. The cape is a bit wrinkled. And it is super crisp. I don't want to ruin the crispness of the cape. Anyone have any tips on how to correct this little flaw. Thanks
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What is the cape made out of? I would place inbetween two sheets of heavy cotton (a pair of jeans, maybe) before I took an iron to it.Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
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It's thin nylon & will melt if ironed directly.
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Hmmmm,
I would try dipping the wrinkled parts in very hot water (not boiling) and then immediately lay it down flat between paper-towels and then put a heavy weight on it (a few books) --- and let it dry.
Not sure if it will work, but it seems the safest method.
I think using an iron is trouble waiting to happen.Comment
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>I would try dipping the wrinkled parts in very hot water (not boiling) and then immediately lay it down flat between paper-towels and then put a heavy weight on it (a few books) --- and let it dry.
Not a bad idea. I think SOME irons have a "cold press" setting that might work.
Don C.Comment
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Wet it and in between something heavy. It should flatten right out. Be careful if you choose the book. Wet ink can transfer across.It's not a doll it's an action figure.Comment
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I once straightened up a Batman cape by holding it over the steam from a tea kettle (wear gloves). Dont let it get too hot obviously, but hold it in the steam for a few moments....wrinkles dropped right out. Not sure if this will work for major creases, but it worked okeedokee in this particular instance."Crayons taste like purple!"Comment
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This reminds me of something .....
Who was the guy that suggested using hairspray a few years ago ?
Whatever you do ... DO NOT USE HAIRSPRAY.
I just had a temporary flashback
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lol on the hairspray. I will take a before pic and an after pic. Thanks to everyone who posted an idea, i appreciate it.Comment
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Dont recall the hairspray comment. Somebody once mentioned using a fabric stiffener...at least I think that was here....but thats probably not a good idea either."Crayons taste like purple!"Comment
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