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Thanks again, HumblePie. I'll post before and after pics once the Verdi-Chem comes in and I have time to devote to the process. This is a great group and I'm very grateful for the comments and advice!
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Bedrock of the Community
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the only think i'll add about VC is that you have no idea what the coin will look like under whatever it takes off.
i can tell you that I have an 09S VDB that had some gunk on it. I was thinking of selling it so I used VC on it and subbed it to PCGS. it cleaned the coin up real nice however it exposed a light scratch that was barely visible prior to cleaning. the coin may have graded straight but now its in a details holder (scratched). if I had to do it over I would not have touched it.
the issue you have here is the verdigris which is corrosive so it really should be removed. as far as I can see from experience using VC in and of itself will not detail a coin but could expose something that could. I wish it came with instructions as I would have been more precise in its use rather than soaking the entire coin
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Pillar of the Community
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Experiment first with a cull type coin. This 1864-L is too nice for a first attempt at using Verdi-Care.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
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Any updates?
I'm curious to see the Verdi-Care put to the test!
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Pillar of the Community
Topic StarterUnited States
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Verdi-Chem came yesterday. I experimented on another coin first. Will put it to the test on the 64-L later today/this evening. Pictures to foillow.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Topic StarterUnited States
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Started the obverse at 4:30 - figured I'd give it 3 hours and see what the results are. Photos to come.
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Edited by Blastenpene4
05/27/2023 7:58 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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That is fantastic - so happy for you!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would say that came out fairly nice, congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
Topic StarterUnited States
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Really appreciate the tips from you guys on how to do this! Results just floored me!
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OKGents, you won't believe it. Amazing results - About 30 minutes soak in acetone a couple of days ago. With the acetone - I would have let that thing soak for 24 to 48 hours. During that soaking maybe take it out a couple times and give it a good - wet with acetone Qtip swipe - around those letters and around the portrait. That real thin black layer you see tucked around the detail would more than likely come off. Make sure when you swipe/scrub with a Qtip that you keep dipping it in the acetone to keep it wet, so it will not scratch or scuff. If the coin was mine it would go back in the acetone for atleast 24 hours. Then some Qtip swiping to get that little bit that is left behind. Then a very short VC bath (5 mins) to finish it off. Whatever you decide to do from here is up to you. The coin looks far better than before. Again, congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
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Great results!
But the gently wiping is a big no no, even with a microfiber cloth.
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
Edited by NumismaticsFTW
05/27/2023 8:28 pm
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My first thought was VF25
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Nice result! The RPD really pops out.
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Posted 05/21/2023 09:42 am
