muel Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I have some old LP covers I'd like to restore. The vinyl is in great shape but some of the spines are really bad and almost don't exist they have crumbled so much. Strange how the album art has held up so well. Share what has worked for you! I was thinking some kind of archival tape such as http://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Book-Inches-Yards-845/dp/B00006IF5R/ or http://www.amazon.com/Archival-Document-Repair-Tape-1inch/dp/B003XEYLZK/ Any tips and tricks would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I kinda liked the 2st one the best. Ex coworker taped a picture to her locker. Under the tape has held up well. the small part that was not covered just faded away. What I really like about these is their made in USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivervalleymgb Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 The proper way to repair an album cover is to fold HEAVY paper (1" on each side of the fold), use a good glue and glue the paper on the INSIDE of the cover. This way, the repair doesn't show on the outside. When album covers are first put together, The paper holding the cardboard sides is glued on the outside, THEN the paper on which all the artwork and information is glued on the sides. It is almost impossible to repair on the outside without destroying or covering the outside label paper. Hope that makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep3shot Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) A couple of observations from a 3M ( and other tape manufacturers ) distributor: 3M 845 is a 3.4 mil ( heavy duty ) book binding repair tape the Lineco product appears to be a very thin page tear repair product. I seriously doubt the Lineco tape will be suitable to repair a hinged album cover unless it is similarly as thick. If long term preservation is desired you will need to have a tape that has an acid free adhesive. 3M 845 is acid free and I have no clue about Lineco. There are likely several brands that fit the bill but will require a little recon. I am in complete agreement with Rivervalleymgb about trying to repair from the inside of cover if at all possible. Edited October 11, 2014 by deep3shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Good info! How in the world do you get the paper and glue into the cover without making a mess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I think you have to open it up. I like this paper on the inside idea but the only way I see it working well is by opening up the gatefold by splitting the cover top or bottom edge and then repairing that when you are done with the spine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Looking at the edges of some of these covers I really don't have a choice but to cover it from both sides. It is to the point that the edges are flaking away in spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I just put them in a nice tight plastic sleeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRONic Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have some old LP covers I'd like to restore. The vinyl is in great shape but some of the spines are really bad and almost don't exist they have crumbled so much. Strange how the album art has held up so well. Myself, I'd just go to abay and find a $2 replacement LP & throw the vinyl away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I have some old LP covers I'd like to restore. The vinyl is in great shape but some of the spines are really bad and almost don't exist they have crumbled so much. Strange how the album art has held up so well. Myself, I'd just go to abay and find a $2 replacement LP & throw the vinyl away. Sigh... If only. Some records are really rare and expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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