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Valued Member
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Was thinking I would probably use a tooth pick to help remove the foam after soaking it of course.
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Pillar of the Community
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Old black foam is brutal when it ages. I've seen it have an oily substance to it too that I've assumed was from the foam breaking down
Like type said, soak it in pure acetone for a dew hours and if needed lightly rub it woth a qtip while still submerged in a seperate soak after the first
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I also thought it might be too far gone as well.  I guess at this point it can't hurt to give it a bath and hope for the best. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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The acetone cannot meddle with the metal of your medal (could not resist!).
Your medal cannot be hurt by this bath - even if it was in great shape. I have used acetone on hundreds (or more) coins for quite a few years now to remove any residues or organic matter (finger oils, etc) before putting the coins into 2X2 holders.
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Pillar of the Community
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Well, that's a whole lot better, isn't it?!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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The acetone cannot meddle with the metal of your medal (could not resist!).
Your medal cannot be hurt by this bath - even if it was in great shape This is not always true. Many medals actually have an applied finish that can be stripped by acetone. |
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Rest in Peace
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Wow. Thanks for sharing your result. Looks like you saved it.
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Tremendous result indeed ... congratulations and well done.
David
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Pillar of the Community
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"Acetone can meddle with the lacquer of your medal." just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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Gave it a couple baths and some love. Good work. |
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Pillar of the Community
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came out looking very nice
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Bedrock of the Community
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Congrats on a very nice looking job  @ErrorCoins222 Thanks for this info. I have few medals myself so am not familiar with an acetone-removable coating they might have. |
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Thanks all! I'm very pleased with the outcome.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice. Now it's time for some verdicare  |
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