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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your results are impressive.
When we discuss acetone for use on coins, we specify pure product. It looks like most xylene products readily available are classified as ~99% pure. Do you use common xylene paint thinner / stripper or do you have another product that is preferred?
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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i got my xylene from home depot. I like it more than acetone. they are pretty similar. xylene evaporates a bit slower giving me a bit more time to work.
for safety - when using solvents it is important to work in a well ventilated area. the fumes are quite bad for you.
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Pillar of the Community
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i got my xylene from home depot Noted. Thank you. "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Excellent job at restoring this piece of history!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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That result is quite impressive. Nice work.
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Valued Member
United States
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That is a pretty remarkable transition, amazing preservation job, thanks so much for sharing the before and after pictures
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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First of all, I want to say that your work is worthy of praise. You have done a long and painstaking work and this work has borne fruit. You did everything right and gave the coin a second life.
But I have a few questions. How long have you been engaged in the restoration of copper? Do you make money from this ? How much did this coin bring you (you said you sold this center)?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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ive been proactive about learning how to do this for about 10 years. it started as curiosity and hobby. more recently ive developed enough confidence to work on a chain cent (or something similar) and not ruin history. the time involved means there arent a lot of coins that can be profitable.
with this coin I made about $2,000 on the final sale or ~$50 an hour. I have never been paid to do this type of work for someone else.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Big improvement on a rare coin.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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That's a really incredible and impressive result. Seeing the before and after pics, I'm not too surprised at the amount of time involved to achieve that.
Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great job of CONSERVATION and a most worthy posting, to boot .... THANKS!
As a longtime collector of counterstamps, I've long and gently removed debris from the recessed areas as a form of conservation. The early coppers are particular susceptible to corrosion if left unattended.
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Valued Member
China
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I can't see the original coin clearly,good job!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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First I want to say congrats on an excellent job of restoration and conservation Carrscoins! That is very impressive work and you obviously have a gentle touch. Quote:
i got my xylene from home depot. I like it more than acetone. they are pretty similar. xylene evaporates a bit slower giving me a bit more time to work.
for safety - when using solvents it is important to work in a well ventilated area. the fumes are quite bad for you. I did a write up on xylene and acetone differences not all that long ago. For those individuals which are not experienced with working around solvents or that have certain health risks, should look at this post and see the link I put on it. Can't hurt at least, and you'll be more informed for reading it. http://goccf.com/t/398235&whichpage=2#3412791"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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