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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Last check, two days ago, Wal*Mart, nail polish remover, %1.47 per 10 Oz. Still cheaper than paint department. Nice purchase. The one I just purchased said 6Oz for $2.47. AND although is too says 100% Acetone it also states may also contain other ingredients. HMMM. Wonder what those are. In the paint aisle they have quarts of the stuff for $4.25. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've been trying to test my old supply for purity after use. I supposed 1/2 oz. in a shot glass should result in some particles, residue or film. Unfortunately, after 4 hours, it hasn't evaporated. Either the stuff is very severely contaminated, or I need to put the shot glass in a warmer spot.
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Valued Member
Canada
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I know that everywhere you look it says do not clean coin! but would it be considered safe to use just water and a soft cloth to remove dust from a coin? I have a 1912 $5 Gold coin that hasn't been kept in capsule or nothing. I was wondering if it would hurt it to be passed under water for a little refresh...
Let me know what you guys think..
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Distilled water is fine, NEVER use a dry "soft cloth" on a coin. It will scratch it, especially gold. If you just have dust, blow it off with canned air or give a quick rinse with acetone.
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
Edited by BadThad
05/06/2014 3:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1314 Posts |
I tried the Equate Regular Nail polish remover (Enriched with Protein.)
Avoid it like the plague. I may use it to clean car parts, but not coins.
It wouldn't even evaporate?
Back to the paint supplies.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1314 Posts |
Oh, in case you didn't know, acetone will damage plastic slabs.
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New Member
United States
8 Posts |
I use a hair dryer to dry the coins off
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Valued Member
Canada
115 Posts |
thx for the info, I may try it if I get the courage... anyone knows if there are any places where you could go to get them cleaned professionally?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1314 Posts |
I think ANACS has a conservancy service. And they will talk to you over the phone. Nicely.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19955 Posts |
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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