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New Member
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I have this Peace dollar I purchased a while back and I'm hoping to find a way to remove the glue without damaging the coin. Any ideas?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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A good soak in acetone should remove it, but it's possible the surface underneath will not blend well with the surrounding areas.  to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
04/20/2021 6:45 pm
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New Member
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And the acetone won't damage the luster?
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Pillar of the Community
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No, acetone won't have an effect on the metal of the coin itself
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Valued Member
United States
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That's a fair bit of glue, hope the coin comes out of its bath looking nice. Hope to see pictures :)
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Valued Member
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Be sure to use 100% pure acetone
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Rest in Peace
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To CCF , A one hour soak might be needed .  |
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I agree with the frog though that you are likely to have distinct areas of different surface toning once the glue is gone. That doesn't mean you shouldn't remove it, but just rather temper your expectations. On the other hand, maybe it will look kinda cool being two-toned.
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For me, blotch toning is preferred to glue residue.  Good luck!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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For me, blotch toning is preferred to glue residue. Amen to that. Away with the glue! Reveal those surfaces before anything can worsen underneath |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Acetone is your friend, when used properly.
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Away with the glue! Reveal those surfaces before anything can worsen underneath Quote:
Acetone is your friend, when used properly.  Practice makes perfect. Grab some Elmer's glue and junk change...  |
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Pillar of the Community
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A Lincoln Cent somehow got glued to it. Follow the above to remove. A slight amount of heat, and meaning just that, from a heat gun to soften it should work if acetone alone does not. Adhesive has a much, much lower melting point than silver, so too much will lead to toning. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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04/25/2021 8:22 pm
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