Looking For Advise On Verdigris Cleaning And Verdi-Care Use

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ty88ty2 Pillar of the Community United States 772 Posts	Posted 01/02/2018 11:37 pm I have a bowl of wheat cents I have set aside, all of which have verdigris on them to some degree. I wanted to start experimenting in removing the verdigris with verdi-care. I have read much about it both on this forum and not and have heard great things about it! I have also heard use of acetone on coins for removing stuff like this, but haven't experimented with it either. Anyway, I was just looking for any suggestions, tips, what to do/not to do, and any other thoughts you might have. (PS - Hoping this is the right area of the forum for this, still pretty new to this amazing place) Thank you in advance!! -Ty Report this Post to the Staff

spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 01/02/2018 11:58 pm If I have a coin that needs some extra attention, I always start with a pure acetone soak. I usually leave them in for at least 24 hours (the duration won't do any harm). That fits my schedule better than, say, a couple hours. For verdigris, I will use Verdi-Care if the coin is worth saving. For expiremental purposes, use coins that aren't worth saving first to learn the process. When you buy Verdi-Care, it comes with clear instructions for use depending on the condition of the coin. I simply follow the instructions. For me, the most important part of using it is removing the excess thoroughly so your coin doesn't look lacquered. Also, letting it dry for at least 24 hours before holdering is important. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Edited by spru 01/02/2018 11:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/04/2018 3:11 pm Good advice. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4867 Posts	Posted 01/04/2018 5:07 pm Is using acetone considered "cleaning" and will TPG's note that as such on the holder? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 01/04/2018 5:44 pm Quote: Is using acetone considered "cleaning" and will TPG's note that as such on the holder? No, not unless the acetone rinse reveals something. For example, you have a nice tone/patina a coin but an area was protected by organic crud. Acetone removes the crud and reveals a well protected area that now stands out in contrast to the toned areas. 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
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 01/04/2018 6:08 pm To the Forum. Report this Post to the Staff
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