posted 07-13-2004 01:18 AM
I have an Apollo 12 beta that has a crease running through it, and I was wondering if anyone had ever tried to iron one of these out? I would like to fix it, but not destroy it in the process... any other ideas?
1202 Alarm Member
Posts: 436 From: Switzerland & France Registered: Nov 2003
posted 07-13-2004 06:52 AM
I doubt that a teflon-covered glass fiber fireproof beta cloth will be destroyed by an iron.
apollo11lem5 Member
Posts: 528 From: Seminole, Florida, United States Registered: May 2000
posted 07-13-2004 07:01 AM
Creases in beta cloth are tough to remove. It is almost like the cloth has a memory. I have heard of an iron being used but be very cautious as if you apply too much heat, beta cloth can "scorch" and turn brownish. Be careful.
Danno Member
Posts: 572 From: Ridgecrest, CA - USA Registered: Jun 2000
posted 07-13-2004 02:10 PM
Another problem with the iron is melting the graphics.
You are probably best off putting it on a flat surface with a lot of weight on top for a few weeks.
nasamad Member
Posts: 2121 From: Essex, UK Registered: Jul 2001
posted 07-13-2004 02:12 PM
I'd be tempted to use it as a display item and put it in a frame. I doubt the crease would be so noticeable then.
John Youskauskas Member
Posts: 126 From: Registered: Jan 2004
posted 07-14-2004 10:36 AM
Thanks all for your responses... the usual expertise I expected from this group. Everyone echoes the same concerns that I had, so I think I might go the conservative route and try pressing it for a while.