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

[Preston]

Hey guys,

Long story short, a buddy of mine purchased a local restaurant that had, among other things he gave me, a framed, game worn Vandy baseball jersey...but the sleeves were wrapped around from the back to the outside and GLUED TO the back of the frame. Additionally, and even worse, the genius that decided to superglue this ALSO glued random trinkets (among those being several pencils, keychains and other Vandy things ON the jersey.

And it gets better...and by better I mean worse.

They proceeded to glue the jersey TO THE FRAME, thankfully JUST along the edges of the jersey. Needless to say, I'm in a bind and I was wondering if anyone knew a way to get superglue AND dried, superglued construction paper off this jersey?

I've peeled and pulled for about an hour and I can barely tell I've done anything, so I'm kinda ready for suggestions to say the least!

[BrianK]

Try freezing it.

[NEFAN]

Try a little acetone where the glue is. I don't think it will damage the jersey, but try a small spot first to be sure.

[David]

I'm sure there are solvents for the glue, though there might be stains

[commando]

It's tough to give general advice without more information... You might consider taking it to a local specialist who has knowledge and experience with this kind of thing (maybe a restoration specialist?)

[Preston]

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.

[TNTtoys]

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]

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.

[metsbats]

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.

[otismalibu]

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.

http://www.nelsonpaint.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/LILLY%20BRAND%20GOOF%20OFF%204.5%20OZ.jpg

[BrianK]

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.

[Preston]

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?

[Vincent]

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.

[TriplexXxSports]

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!

[TriplexXxSports]

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.

[frikativ54]

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

[jppopma]

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.

[Preston]

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]

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.

[flaco1801]

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...