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I was recently told that Goo Gone could be used to successfully remove adhesive residue from coins. Has anyone ever tried this? How well did it work and did it damage the coin in any way?
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Sorry for the off topic but is the parrot yours? :o
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She is, but I think in her mind I'm her person. :)
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Quote: Parrots. I'd have used a picture of my Norwegian Blue but unfortunately it's a ex-parrot. (Nudge nudge, wink wink) |
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One parrot is never enough, they all come in pairs!
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09/22/2015 10:45 pm
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Bob I dont know if it would or not. you could try it on a junk coin to see what happens. I would soak it in acetone.
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Goo-gone is petroleum-based. Bad idea.
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The main ingredient in goo-gone is acetone. You can buy a larger size container of acetone for the same price of a small can of GG. Use pure acetone on coins not GG. John1  |
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Yeah, I'm sure that it isn't the best of ideas. But I had never even heard of it before and just wondered if anyone had tried. I think I'll find a low value coin to test it on.
As I recall oil was used as a protectant on coins in years past with minimal ill effect.
I'll let you know how it goes.
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John, I've used acetone with great results. Xylene is also a viable option.
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Yes,but xylene is even more harsh on your skin then acetone so be extra careful. John1 |
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Getting back to the Parrot forum ** LOL
sorry my smilies disappeared.
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Yeah, I'm sure that it isn't the best of ideas. But I had never even heard of it before and just wondered if anyone had tried. I think I'll find a low value coin to test it on.
As I recall oil was used as a protectant on coins in years past with minimal ill effect.
I'll let you know how it goes. I've used Goo Gone on low value Lincoln Wheats and silver bullion coins with no ill effects. Rinsing with water and patting dry with a clean cloth is important. |
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Well Now I wonder how goo gone works to clean parrots?
I used it to clean a garlic container to reuse it for coins to sort while I checked rolls since I like a good screw top lid small sized container to hold things I might keep until I later check them. The smell was awful and still there after a month. Its like everything if it was a badly mixed can of Pledge lemon scented furniture polish. Still haven't tried to use it for coins or anything else, jsut leave it to air out near the fireplace.
does it only remove the glue residue from coins, or can it remove the tarnish? Will it tarnish silver coins?
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Posted 09/22/2015 10:11 pm
