Keep received, intermediate and final condition together

Start with the received card

Capture front and back and attach close-ups before work begins. Name a Received checkpoint. Record the physical lighting and view used when those details matter to interpretation.

Keep workshop instructions separate from customer-facing observations. Imported projects and videos can contain original metadata, so review them before sharing.

Compare like with like

Use a stable setup and repeat the framing and lighting when recording another stage. Reference comparison and before/after alignment help you compare images; different light or focus can still create misleading differences.

Name intermediate checkpoints for stages you need to retain. Restoring a checkpoint replaces the current inspection, so save the current stage first if both matter.

Make the final record understandable

Name a Final checkpoint, then export the project or explicitly save a cloud card. Reopen the retained project and check its received, intermediate and final checkpoints before relying on that record.

Export a customer copy showing the observations and selected evidence you intend to share. State the scope of the inspection and any uncertainty.

Inspector documents the operator’s work. It does not certify a restoration, card authenticity or an independent grade.