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How Do I Get My Old Coins To Look As Shiny As Some I See Here?

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 Posted 03/31/2023  1:43 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list

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...dipped them in something called E-Zest.
If you want to learn more about that, we have plenty of threads to review.

https://www.google.com/search?q=sit....com+e-z-est
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Thanks for the link Jbuck! Really interesting! Not sure I'd attempt it though. Not confident enough yet!
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I keep E-Zest around myself, but have never used it on any collectible coin, only to lightly treat silver bullion rounds which have been improperly stored and have acquired unattractive toning.

Personally, I'd advise against using it in general. However, if you do try it, follow the instructions explicitly (including the safety procedures) and practice A LOT on junk silver. It can take surprisingly little time to cause permanent and irreversible damage to a coin.

Another danger is not properly removing all residue after dipping - I've seen coins that were damaged by not following the proper cleaning procedures after dipping (a lot of them can actually be seen in negative online reviews for E-Zest ). I've never had any issues myself, but I usually go through the rinsing process as recommended several additional times and follow up with an acetone soak...
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Thanks for the link Jbuck! Really interesting! Not sure I'd attempt it though. Not confident enough yet!
You are welcome and I am glad you acknowledge your hesitance to use it.
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steel wool?
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These wire brushes will also get your coins nice and shiny, especially if you also use a mix of salt and vinegar.
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These wire brushes will also get your coins nice and shiny, especially if you also use a mix of salt and vinegar.
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Don't forget to put some baking soda straight on the coin the more grainy the better
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Ok all jokes aside, what is the best way to clean a coin that won't damage it. Not to sure about E zest. How about some hot water n dish soap will it cause damage
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Scooby- All jokes aside there's an entire generation that like that baking soda look.

Tons of the old school collectors.
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I was told by an older gentleman never to clean a coin with baking soda or anything that it takes away from the value
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Personally, if acetone doesn't take it off, it stays.
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Personally, if acetone doesn't take it off, it stays.
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