| Author |
Replies: 26 / Views: 1,619 |
Page 2 of 2
|
|
|
|
Moderator
 United States
190135 Posts |
Quote: It's a new day and perhaps a day to learn something new. 
|
|
Pillar of the Community
  United States
1278 Posts |
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10601 Posts |
Wow! Great results - which method did you use to get those results?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2873 Posts |
The '59 turned out great. Quote: which method did you use to get those results? .... 
|
|
Moderator
 United States
190135 Posts |
Looking good!  Quote: which method did you use to get those results? And did you make sure to thoroughly rinse it when you were done? 
|
|
Pillar of the Community
  United States
1278 Posts |
Thanks again.. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Had a cardiologist appointment. I used the aluminum foil method with modifications. I hesitate to get deeply into the process because it can really mess up a coin if not real careful. The dip was for only a few seconds, and I immediately soaked in distilled water and then dipped in acetone before going through a total distilled water soak again. Used one of my tee shirts to pat dry. My wife liked that part...I agree with everybody who suggests that this process should not be used unless you are experienced in conservation.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
75320 Posts |
Nice results, jfeed! 
Errers and Varietys.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
1502 Posts |
Well done Jim, looks fantastic.
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10601 Posts |
Quote: I used the aluminum foil method with modifications. I hesitate to get deeply into the process because it can really mess up a coin if not real careful Excellent work! 
|
|
Pillar of the Community
  United States
1278 Posts |
I appreciate the comments...Thanks Marve for the hint...it offered a good start.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10601 Posts |
Quote: Thanks Marve for the hint...it offered a good start. 
|
|
Moderator
 United States
98746 Posts |
great results jfeed! Now I'm even more curious as to your method (I could use that method om my great Grandmother's silver service tea set. 
|
|
Moderator
 United States
190135 Posts |
Quote: I immediately soaked in distilled water and then dipped in acetone Excellent!  You should have stopped there... Quote: before going through a total distilled water soak again. Used one of my tee shirts to pat dry. No! Never pat dry. Acetone will air dry in seconds, just make sure it is fresh acetone to avoid leaving contaminants. A flowing rinse is preferred.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
619 Posts |
I've never heard of this method but thanks for sharing. I've got some uglies that I could experiment with.
|
|
Moderator
 United States
98746 Posts |
yep, me too (I have a few silver quarters in my Dansco albums turning brown and I know that they were fine when they went in). All of them are in the last hole nearest the edge where the mylar slides in.
|
|
Page 2 of 2
|
Replies: 26 / Views: 1,619 |
Page 2 of 2
|