Please Help! This Is A First For Me. Foam Adhered To Medal.

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econrad Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 1:17 pm I was just given a great medal from a friend that needs some serious conservation. As you can hopefully tell from the pictures the foam that this medal was stored with has become adhered to the medal and has possibly affected the medal itself. I have lightly brushed off as much of the foam as I could. I was thinking my next step would be an acetone bath. Before I do that though I figured I would see if there are any other suggestions. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 1:36 pm An acetone bath is a good start, but the reverse looks too far gone for any help. Report this Post to the Staff
econrad Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 1:38 pm Was thinking I would probably use a tooth pick to help remove the foam after soaking it of course. Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 1:42 pm Old black foam is brutal when it ages. I've seen it have an oily substance to it too that I've assumed was from the foam breaking down Like type said, soak it in pure acetone for a dew hours and if needed lightly rub it woth a qtip while still submerged in a seperate soak after the first Report this Post to the Staff
econrad Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 1:42 pm I also thought it might be too far gone as well. I guess at this point it can't hurt to give it a bath and hope for the best. Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10038 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 5:09 pm The acetone cannot meddle with the metal of your medal (could not resist!). Your medal cannot be hurt by this bath - even if it was in great shape. I have used acetone on hundreds (or more) coins for quite a few years now to remove any residues or organic matter (finger oils, etc) before putting the coins into 2X2 holders. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
econrad Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 7:09 pm LOL Earle. Thanks all! Gave it a couple baths and some love. Report this Post to the Staff
chequer Pillar of the Community Canada 4227 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 7:12 pm Well, that's a whole lot better, isn't it?! Report this Post to the Staff
ErrorCoins222 Pillar of the Community United States 1699 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 7:13 pm Quote: The acetone cannot meddle with the metal of your medal (could not resist!). Your medal cannot be hurt by this bath - even if it was in great shape This is not always true. Many medals actually have an applied finish that can be stripped by acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 7:56 pm Wow. Thanks for sharing your result. Looks like you saved it. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15425 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 8:18 pm Tremendous result indeed ... congratulations and well done. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Chute72 Pillar of the Community United States 1314 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 8:41 pm "Acetone can meddle with the lacquer of your medal." just doesn't have the same ring to it. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188317 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 11:56 pm Quote: Gave it a couple baths and some love. Good work. 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
Steele Pillar of the Community United States 1119 Posts	Posted 02/20/2016 7:59 pm came out looking very nice Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10038 Posts	Posted 02/20/2016 8:51 pm Congrats on a very nice looking job @ErrorCoins222 Thanks for this info. I have few medals myself so am not familiar with an acetone-removable coating they might have. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
econrad Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 02/21/2016 07:18 am Thanks all! I'm very pleased with the outcome. Report this Post to the Staff
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