Question: protecting cards

SittingDuck · 05-07-2008, 05:52 PM

I am looking to put together a wall display of rookie cards of some of my fav players as well as WS and league pennants. In particular concerning the cards, is there anything I can put them in that would cut down on the bleaching effects of sunlight?

Obviously this won't be in direct sunlight, but I am just wondering. I'd hate to lose cards from the 50's and 60's to fade.

What I'm talking about here is something where they'll still be viewable, but not as vulnerable to light.

Green & Gold Heart · 05-07-2008, 07:38 PM

Hmmm, not sure about the sunlight protection. I have some of these:

http://www.bcwsupplies.com/prod-9CS-B.htm

Have cards on a wall directly across from the window, and have no fading problems.

JWay · 05-07-2008, 08:53 PM

what GGH has linked works, but doesn't protect vs the sun. I suggest putting them in UV protected sleeves first. Not sure how well those work however.

RchW · 05-11-2008, 01:17 PM

Go to a local glass shop and get some low-E glass. Low emissivity glass is coated with a thin layer of metallic oxides that blocks solar radiation and can reduce fading due to sunlight.

Caution; different low-E glass has different tints ranging from bluish to bronze or gray. Certain types are easily corroded and/or scratched. Unfortunately the best protection comes from the most sensitive coatings. You may not want to put the coated side in contact with your cards due to the potential for corrosion.

The best way I've seen is to place the card in a "border" cut out so that it does not contact glass. Just like you would frame a photograph or painting.

SittingDuck · 05-12-2008, 10:24 PM

good stuff. thanks for the recommendation

05-07-2008, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
SittingDuck Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 303	Question: protecting cards I am looking to put together a wall display of rookie cards of some of my fav players as well as WS and league pennants. In particular concerning the cards, is there anything I can put them in that would cut down on the bleaching effects of sunlight? Obviously this won't be in direct sunlight, but I am just wondering. I'd hate to lose cards from the 50's and 60's to fade. What I'm talking about here is something where they'll still be viewable, but not as vulnerable to light.

05-07-2008, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 3,002	Hmmm, not sure about the sunlight protection. I have some of these: http://www.bcwsupplies.com/prod-9CS-B.htm Have cards on a wall directly across from the window, and have no fading problems. __________________ My FTB * Hot d00ds * OTBA: Fort Collins Owls * Seeing is believing! My A's blog - no more jock strap references!

05-07-2008, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
JWay Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: USF, South Dakota OT Posts (11/27/05): 1699 Posts: 3,190	what GGH has linked works, but doesn't protect vs the sun. I suggest putting them in UV protected sleeves first. Not sure how well those work however. __________________ http://www.adventuresofbradandjordan.com Calm.... Cool.... Collected.... "LOL"© -JWay 2001-06

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05-12-2008, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
SittingDuck Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 303	good stuff. thanks for the recommendation