Restoring a buildsheet and inspection sheet

[x Baldwin Motion]

here is one place that says they can do almost everything with old docs.....
http://www.acapaperrestoration.com/c...problems.shtml

[67L78conv]

Many moons ago when I used to own a comic and collectible store I used to use the services of a very nice woman named Susan from The Restoration Lab in Boston. Although she primarily works with comics she used to be willing to work with other types of paper material. Prices were very reasonable back then but I have not had use for her services in over 10 years so cannot say for current work and prices. When I was using her for work though it was excellent every time with good turn around. You may want to give her a try as the damage to your sheet is not very different than the damage seen on many comics with the exception of the tar that is.

Their website is - http://www.therestorationlab.com/

If they are not interested in tackling it, Comic restoration people are a decent avenue to look into as they often deal with many different types of paper restoration issues and if they are good can handle just about everything.

[luzl78]

if the buildsheet is still on the tank just leave it on the tank and don't touch it. put a new tank in. the original sheet is just a confirmation of the value of the car so i don't think it matters if it's on the original tank. it only matters when you sell the car.

[Bill Pritchard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: luzl78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if the buildsheet is still on the tank just leave it on the tank and don't touch it.</div></div>

If it's still on the tank (and the way I read the original post in this thread, it appears that's the case) it will continue to degrade, even if the tank is removed from the car....by the time the owner may want to sell the car, it may be completely worthless. I think the idea here is to do something that not only may improve it's readability, but prevent it from further degradation.

[Xplantdad]

It's not on the car...I have seen pics of it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

[Ngtflyr]

Unfortunately mine was removed from the tank before I got the car and continues to degrade. I will be looking into both suggestions offered up so far and will let everyone know if I have any luck. It will be a couple weeks due to work and my daughter visiting right now.