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Pillar of the Community
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I was going to ask what "nose oil" was as well. Ty Bump.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm betting on "nose oil" is the autocorrect version of intended "olive oil".
The "before" pic here has a more natural tone, it's true. But the "after" is much more readable. Won't it approach the "before" coloring pretty soon, just from natural exposure (even in a flip)? I've started doing acetone soaks for some of the uglier tokens I've been buying and have been reasonably pleased with the results so far.
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Moderator
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There is at least one member that dip in acetone before holder-ing any coin,forget who though. This is true. It really is a good idea. I wish I had learned it sooner. |
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United States
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I'm betting on "nose oil" is the autocorrect version of intended "olive oil". Nope. Rub your nose, then rub the coin, you coin now has nose oils on it.  Do a forum search for 'nose oil' to read more about it.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You may say Eww but it was and probably still is a very common treatment for dry appearing coins, especially copper.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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There is at least one member that dip in acetone before holder-ing any coin,forget who though. Well I can tell you it aint me . I can't afford a 55 gallon drum of that stuff right now .  |
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United States
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I can't afford a 55 gallon drum of that stuff right now If you need that much acetone to treat every coin you buy, then maybe you are buying too many coins?  Never! There is no such thing as too many coins! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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If you need that much acetone to treat every coin you buy, then maybe you are buying too many coins? Well I started collecting 56 years ago and I've always said I went for quantity over quality .  So deliver that drum to my residence please .  |
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United States
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I will get right on top of that, Rose.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I've seldom used Acetone for coins. As a rule I only add coins to my collection that don't need cleaning of any kind. Might be a good idea but I'm just to lazy to do that now.
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United States
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I've seldom used Acetone for coins. As a rule I only add coins to my collection that don't need cleaning of any kind. Might be a good idea but I'm just to lazy to do that now. I am sure your Mercury dime collection alone would need one of those 55 gallon drums. |
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CCF Advertiser
United States
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I used to do that when I put coins away for like forever. Now that I deal, I seldom have a coin in inventory long enough to care.
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Moderator
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I seldom have a coin in inventory long enough to care. I am too sentimental, so remind me to never be a dealer. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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There is at least one member that dip in acetone before holder-ing any coin,forget who though. Me....I rinse all my coins with acetone prior to putting them in Airtites or 2x2's. |
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