Surface Repair

Surface repair addresses visible defects on the card face - scratches, scuffs, swirls, and haze that detract from the card's appearance and grade potential. Unlike structural issues (bends, creases), surface damage is often on the card's coating or foil layer.

This is a comprehensive guide to surface repair. For focused guides on specific topics, see:

A wax-based polish designed specifically for trading cards. Works by:

Also on this page
  • Overview
  • Understanding Surface Damage
  • Scratch Types
  • Scuff Characteristics
  • Holo-Specific Issues
  • Products
  • Polish
  • Hyper Potion
  • Supporting Materials
  • Polishing Technique
  • Preparation
  • The Polishing Process
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