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Pillar of the Community
United States
1963 Posts |
I bought a container of E-z-est coin dip. I have a whizzed 1921 Morgan dollar with drab ugly dark toning. How long should I dip the coin for and should I dilute the dip? I'll try to get some pics up, and sorry moderators if this is in the wrong section! |
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Pillar of the Community
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1963 Posts |
The coin is about AU details, and I paid $18 for it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1699 Posts |
We'll need photos to give a proper recommendation. Chances are that a dark, ugly, whizzed 1921 Morgan dollar can't be harmed too much more! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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4589 Posts |
I usually think "If you have to ask you don't know what you are doing and you should leave it to the experts..."
But in this case it doesn't sound like the POJ can really be hurt by experimenting on.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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E-Zest is really good for cleaning dirt, crap and oils from coins. However, it you rub the coin with anything besides a Q-tip you may be "Cleaning" the coin and pay for it. With a 1921 Morgan you have little to lose. With a 1889CC you would have a lot to lose if you really cleaned a coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
If your Morgan has already been polished I don't see dipping it would hurt anything.
Can you post us before and after pictures?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3210 Posts |
Normally the bottle says to dip the coin for 5-10 seconds and dip again if the coin needs it. Rinse underwater after removing it. I use a pair of old tweezers with plastic tape on it so the metal doesn't dig or scratch the coin.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I will only dip an uncirculated coin if it's dark and heavily toned at 2 second intervals if needed . When I'm happy with results it quickly gets a bath of fresh water , then quickly dried .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1963 Posts |
Should I dilute the dip? I don't really care if the dollar gets ruined. It has some glue on the back too. Will the dip take care of it? I'll try to get some pics.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1963 Posts |
Ok, I took some quick pictures.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Good time to experiment. Keep good notes.
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Valued Member
United States
404 Posts |
Coin197; in my experience as a chemist I would have to say ALWAYS start with a dilute solution... That being said, if you dilute, use a scale to keep track of your EXACT ratios
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CCF Advertiser
United States
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Use Acetone to get rid of the glue residue. The tip won't remove it and it will prevent the dip from removing the toning beneath the glue. If it has been whizzed, the color will be too bright after dipping. Thats probably why they toned it up.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1963 Posts |
I already soaked in in acetone. Hot water worked better on glue. Thanks for your help everyone! I'll post after results.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Exactly the kind of coin for experimentation.
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