1971 S Unc's And Proof Acetone Wash

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PlumCrazy814 Pillar of the Community United States 883 Posts	Posted 02/09/2023 1:11 pm I obtained another batch of problem Ikes and decided to try to improve them. Soaked in acetone for about a day or so then gently wiped with a cotton ball. The uncirculated ones got marginally better but the difference in the proof was dramatic. I did not get aggressive with the cotton wiping because I could not immediately see the results and was concerned that I might scratch them. 5 UNC and 1 Proof. The picture sets show, from left to right, as received in OGP, immediately after removing from OGP, and after soak/wipe. #1: Report this Post to the Staff

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PlumCrazy814 Pillar of the Community United States 883 Posts	Posted 02/09/2023 1:19 pm 6: (Proof) Report this Post to the Staff
PlumCrazy814 Pillar of the Community United States 883 Posts	Posted 02/09/2023 1:21 pm Group shot in flips: Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6559 Posts	Posted 02/09/2023 1:26 pm What's all blue stuff I see Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188560 Posts	Posted 02/09/2023 1:30 pm Good to see the Ikes getting some love. Nice results! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
PlumCrazy814 Pillar of the Community United States 883 Posts	Posted 02/09/2023 1:40 pm Quote: What's all blue stuff I see I have a problem with some shades of some colors so not sure what you are seeing. I presume it is oxidation or the effect of the plastics aging and affecting the metal. I used a Corelle soup bowl to soak them so unlikely it caused any additional issues. Report this Post to the Staff
PlumCrazy814 Pillar of the Community United States 883 Posts	Posted 02/09/2023 2:20 pm Here's the dish - I used aluminum foil markers to keep track of the coins and covered the dish with aluminum foil while soaking. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96214 Posts	Posted 02/09/2023 5:08 pm Interesting results. thanks for sharing. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15433 Posts	Posted 02/10/2023 05:31 am Interesting. Thanks for showing Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19951 Posts	Posted 02/10/2023 09:40 am Try some VERDI-CARE on one someday, it will be more effective for what I'm seeing than acetone. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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