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Harpagon Coins New Member Italy 26 Posts	Posted 07/17/2014 4:12 pm I have this Hannoverian Thaler in proof like condition. However, it has suffered some PVC damage. Does anyone know how, if possible to remove this with a home remedy while preserving its surface condition. Any help will be appreciated Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

thedollarman Pillar of the Community Canada 4911 Posts	Posted 07/17/2014 4:23 pm A soak in 100 percent acetone is your best bet. Feel free to call me Will. Report this Post to the Staff
matttheriley Pillar of the Community United States 1512 Posts	Posted 07/17/2014 4:35 pm , an Acetone soak is called for. Oh, and btw, Report this Post to the Staff
Harpagon Coins New Member Italy 26 Posts	Posted 07/17/2014 4:38 pm Thanks guys! I was just worried that the acetone would affect the lustre. Report this Post to the Staff
chequer Pillar of the Community Canada 4227 Posts	Posted 07/17/2014 4:51 pm Beautiful coin and, yes, acetone should fix up that PVC problem. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188952 Posts	Posted 07/17/2014 5:12 pm Acetone will not affect metal, so it does nothing to the luster or tone. It only affects organic contaminants. 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
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 07/17/2014 6:28 pm There may indeed be some luster impairment but that would be from damage directly related to the PVC residue, not acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
Harpagon Coins New Member Italy 26 Posts	Posted 07/18/2014 3:35 pm Good point. Thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/18/2014 4:19 pm Please do a Search of this forum for some of the many times we've discussed the use of acetone. You'll find valuable help with procedure in them. Report this Post to the Staff
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