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If it was me.... I would leave it be, and let it tone.
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Pillar of the Community
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ok I have some proofs that have milky white haze are they on the way to toning or is this something diffrent and will the E-Z-Est remove it w/ out hurting the coins grade ie lost mint luster
yotie, I would hesitate using that product on proofs. It does remove surface metal. It's not real apparent on Business Strikes with a quick dip and thorough rinse. Proofs are more delicate and may show effects of the dip even if done quickly and rinsed well. Business strikes will show effects of multiple dips (dull lustre). |
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An altered toned coin goes much deeper into the metal. It does not appear to float on the surface. Oddly enough one of the ways they say to detect artificial toning is that it seems to float on the coin an isn't really part of it. What it really means is that you can't always tell if toning is artificial or not. |
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ok I have some proofs that have milky white haze are they on the way to toning or is this something diffrent and will the E-Z-Est remove it w/ out hurting the coins grade ie lost mint luster
Don't dip any proofs in E-Z-Est! I use it only on silver bullion pieces that are business strikes. Be careful with this stuff. Wear protective gloves and avoid the fumes. It contains acid. |
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Pillar of the Community
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dont worry I dont have any
will the milk turn to diffrent colours later?
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will the milk turn to diffrent colours later? Nope, the milk spots are part of the silver itself, not above it. Yes, they look ugly but the only way you can remove them is by melting them down. |
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You know Condor, I think I will take that statement back. The wording is wrong. I appreciate you reading though. Artificial toning yes, could float as well and appear like that rainbow color you see in puddles at the gas stations where gas is floating on water after it rains.
The kind of floating I meant was that natural toning is a thin layer right on the surface, and not deep into the coin or look as if it were coated, and yes natural toning is part of the coin. You are correct. My bad.
To stop me splitting hairs, I can say this -
Fake tone jobs just look plain wrong, looking at enough both natural and artificial toned coins, I think it becomes easier to see what looks right and what doesn't.
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will AT hide the milk spots?
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Its really a matter of personal taste. If you really want to remove the toning then "E Z est Speed Dip" will do it in 5 seconds,, please rinse for a couple of minutes in running water and blot dry "DO NOT RUB". I personally have coins that are nicely toned and quite pretty and I have had coins that were toned and looked really badly discolored that I cleaned. With me its really a coin by coin decision.A purest would probably never clean a coin but if done correctly you can return the coin to near what it was when it was minted.
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Pillar of the Community
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I have had the same thoughts on toning; I have some eagles slabbed and some not. A few are toning and a couple really toned and they look great. I am glad to know that that does not reduce the value.
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Pillar of the Community
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Oh, by the way, I have a couple just like your pic.
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Pillar of the Community
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What's AT, yotie? By the way, nothing, even Formula 401 or Kaboom or industrial cleaner CLR can remove milk spots. :(
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I'd let them keep toning. I have the beginnings of a proof Silver Eagle set in a Dansco, and they're starting to tone nicely. Collectors can get white Silver Eagles anywhere, toning adds beauty and character
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