I cannot believe the results you've all been getting
That Lost Boys quad is astounding. I had no idea that such a feat was possible.
And to get rid of the fold lines and wear from the Point Break and Mel's poster is truly amazing.
I am in awe. I knew restoration would improve a poster but not to that degree.
Anyone care to tell how much that work costs?
Well, thank you!
Restoration varies depending on what you want. On the Lost Boys I was told to make it look the best I could as where on the Back From Eternity, Mel and I decided to just clean it up, back it, and do minimal touch-ups...
First, I am no pro. I just wanted to learn this art and these guys have been kind enough to send me challenging projects and cover my costs plus a poster here and there for my effort. I am not actively soliciting clients. I am a full time engineer and this is more a hobby at the moment - but may be a good plan for my retirement days - 30 years from now...
However, there are many wonderful professionals out there:
Dario is top notch and an APFer. He's been trickling tips to me here and there as I learn. I think Mel said he start at $75 for a US OS but then there are other options at an additional charge for deacid, bleach and touch-up; like most studios. If I had to recommend one, he would be the guy.
http://members.shaw.ca/vintagemovieart/Poster Mountain is another top tier place. They have a top notch group and can restore almost anything. They start at $150 but I am not sure what that includes... This would be the second on my list if Dario doesn't work out. Poster Mountain also has a lot of experience with Mondo Prints.
http://www.postermountain.com/My guess that if Dave would have sent the Lost Boys to a studio it would have run him $100 to back, $30 to Deacid, $50 to Bleach, and another $150 (@$50/hour; and more time because it probably takes me longer than a pro) for touch-ups... ~$330 The Point Break would have probably been only $255 because there was less time spent on restoration.
Mel's poster was relatively simple... $100 to back, $30 to Deacid, $50 for a lite bleach and $25 for touch-ups... $205
The farther off a poster is, the more it would cost to make it shine. But you always have the option to just conserve w/o any touching up...
If you have one you are thinking about restoring, just shoot Dario or PM an e-mail and they can give you an estimate...
