100% Acetone Coin Bath - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 26 / Views: 2,916	Page: of 2
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:02 pm So I have been using 100% acetone from Target to soak my coins. I have noticed it makes my coins shinier and have more luster. It is very noticeable on my Morgan dollars. Night and day difference. I'm hoping they aren't getting "cleaned" or considered details if I were to send them in for grading. Here are some pics of what I buy. Has anyone else noticed this? You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff

Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10034 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:21 pm Acetone cannot meddle with the metal of you medal/coin! We often tell people to use acetone to remove foreign substances from their coins. And, as you have, always use what is sold as "pure" acetone. 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
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:35 pm I understand it's properties is inert to the metal, but I assure you optically noticeable difference in luster. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:40 pm Are these Morgan dollars circulated? Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:50 pm DO NOT buy nail polish remover if you need acetone to soak coins. As you can see, it is NOT 100% acetone but contains a little bit of Denatonium Benzoate as well. This benzoate is slightly alkaloidal and elicit a very strong bitter taste. DO NOT USE IT! Edited by NumisEd 10/31/2021 5:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:55 pm They are high au/low bu coins You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19126 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:56 pm Acetone from hardware/home improvement retailers is the way to go. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:57 pm I read somewhere in another thread that the minute amount of benzoate wasn't a hindrance on the coins. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:58 pm So no on else notices a difference in luster? You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Edited by NumismaticsFTW 10/31/2021 6:02 pm Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 5:59 pm I'll have to go buy it from Home Depot then You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 6:10 pm Any hardware or home improvement store will have it. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 6:15 pm Thanks again folks You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 6:53 pm https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Prof...&sr=8-7&th=1 John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 8:29 pm How many times must we say this ; Do not use nail polish remover for your coin soaks ! Report this Post to the Staff
Lunch Money Valued Member United States 274 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 9:30 pm A can of acetone from the hardware store also ends up much cheaper per ounce than whatever you might buy for removing nail polish. Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7934 Posts	Posted 10/31/2021 10:03 pm I find it interesting that the front of the label can claim the product to be 100% acetone when the back says it isn't. My guess is that the second ingredient is present only at ppm levels (i.e. within round-off accuracy) Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 26 / Views: 2,916	Page: of 2

Last 15 Replies

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: General Numismatic Forums Forum: Main Coin Forum

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.48 seconds to rattle this change.