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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 And as already stated just use the Search tab for Acetone, coin cleaning, cleaning coins, etc. Probably should have a separate forum called Acetone since it is referred to over and over. As to where to get it. Any place that sells paints usually has it in quart sized cans and anywhere from $3 to about $6 for a Quart. Naturally the cost depends on where you live and how much you pay for that thing called sales tax. Also, you can try Google or Yahoo for Acetone. However, you have to be careful doing that since it could refer you to many of the really dumb things that have been posted about Acetone on the internet. For example once there was a story on how Copper in Acetone will create all sorts of changes to the Copper if left in the Sun. I tried that one but nothing happened. Must have been using the wrong Sun. I once left some coins in a jar with Acetone for weeks and nothing happened to the coins. However, also once tried all sorts of different and dirty coins in the same jar. Not a smart thing since the Acetone will dissolve stuff on one coin and possibly deposit it on others. Just read all the posts you find on this forum and you'll be OK. Maybe.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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acetone will not hurt a coin..
pour some in a glass container, put your coins in them and let soak..
unless you are using gallons of the stuff, don't worry to much about fumes... ala.. don't stick your nose over the glass and breath..
it will air dry without residue..
acetone is nail polish remover.. however.. most nail polish removers have other chemicals in them, some to make it smell better etc..
every drug store I have been to will stock 100% acetone. Usually a store brand.. CVS, has it all the time.
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Valued Member
United States
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It shouldn't hurt the coin. But it depends on the Time inside the acetone too. Don't just use this stuff to Clean every coin you have as it not Help many coins either. It is very good for removing scotch tape.
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Acetone evaporates completely leaving no residue. It - or xylene if you're feeling nonpolar - should be the last liquids to touch the coin. Truth. I have to repeat this before someone forgets and decides to mention a rinse with distilled water or something equally unnecessary.  |
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United States
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Acetone will leave a residue. For a residue free finish try this. Rinse the coin in acetone - remove it wet and then rinse it in methanol - remove it wet and rinse it in isopropyl alcohol - remove it wet and rinse it in distilled (de-ionized if possible) water and dry. Use a brush to remove any stubborn debris.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Use a brush to remove any stubborn debris. And naturally you should use a wire brush on a bench grinder set up. Just kidding. Never use a brush at all. |
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United States
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Acetone will leave a residue. No. That is not correct unless you haven't gotten all the residue off the coin yet and some is still suspended in the acetone. Acetone evaporates without a detectable trace, and that is fact, not subject to opinion or speculation. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rinse the coin in acetone - remove it wet and then rinse it in methanol - remove it wet and rinse it in isopropyl alcohol - remove it wet and rinse it in distilled (de-ionized if possible) water and dry After each step, be sure to imbibe at least 1/2 oz. of ethanol and a generous portion of dihydrogen monoxide or other diluent. Rinse and repeat.  |
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United States
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I hope that post by Eric was an attempt at humour.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You might want to check acetone use with some of the more unusual coining materials.
Gold, silver and copper seem inert to acetone.
I don't know about zinc, iron nor aluminum.
And using it on anything non-metallic should be strictly avoided.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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And using it on anything non-metallic should be strictly avoided. HMMMMM. Possibly why when I tried washing my cloths in Acetone, they sort of just vanished. Quote:
Acetone will leave a residue. For a residue free finish try this. Rinse the coin in acetone - remove it wet and then rinse it in methanol - remove it wet and rinse it in isopropyl alcohol - remove it wet and rinse it in distilled (de-ionized if possible) water and dry. Use a brush to remove any stubborn debris. And then in Paint thinner, then Laquer thinner, then in Sulfuric Acid. NOW for sure all dirt is gone. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It gets grease and dirt off of coins. I have used it. It will not make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
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Valued Member
United States
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Walmart sells acetone in the cosmetic dept. namely the nail polish isle. I bought a 16 oz. bottle yesterday for under $3.00. Just be sure to get the (very clearly marked) 100% pure acetone by Onyx.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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remove it wet and rinse it in distilled (de-ionized if possible) water and dry. And to dry water off a coin I use a quick rinse in acetone.  |
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United States
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