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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
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I thought it was in a holder so took a steady grip. Is there a way to ensure you don't get prints? In a safe way without danger to the coin?
The chance that it might develop to a print might be slim.
I know to never wipe
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Moderator
 United States
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100% pure acetone as soon as possible.Not standard nail polish remover. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Were you eating something greasy just before handling the coin?
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Pillar of the Community
 Sweden
1825 Posts |
No just drinking coffe.
Just dab with accetone, with a cottonbud? Do I rinse it in water afterwards?
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Moderator
United States
56855 Posts |
Just dip it and let air dry.No cotton no water. John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
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Great, thank you John1 I have pure acetone
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Moderator
United States
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Crisis averted, we hope!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Fingers crossed!  |
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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
1825 Posts |
All we can do now is pray and wait#128515;
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Moderator
United States
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yes pure 100% acetone and if you ever use water, only distilled water NEVER out of the tap water.
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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
1825 Posts |
Also dipped newcomer, looks frostier, but might be placebo &  Only a quick 5 second dipp. So in your opinion not necessay to rinse afterwards (in distilled ofc)  Edited by Moniker
04/13/2024 04:41 am
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Valued Member
Italy
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You can definitely dip in pure acetone for much longer than 5 seconds. Acetone is safe and doesn't "eat away" your coin or patina like something as e-zest would. I'd say start with 5-15 minutes, check & repeat until the print is gone. Do not rinse in distilled water (unless you see residue left by the acetone which was not pure). Acetone dries the coin so it's the best way to ensure moisture doesn't remain on the coin (which could create a whole lot of problems in the long run). Hope this helps! |
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Pillar of the Community
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You can definitely dip in pure acetone for much longer than 5 seconds. Acetone is safe and doesn't "eat away" your coin or patina like something as e-zest would.
I'd say start with 5-15 minutes, check & repeat until the print is gone.
Do not rinse in distilled water (unless you see residue left by the acetone which was not pure). Acetone dries the coin so it's the best way to ensure moisture doesn't remain on the coin (which could create a whole lot of problems in the long run).
Hope this helps! Very informative and helpfull. cheers! |
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United States
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Where can you get 100% acetone?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pharmacies sometimes have it next to the nail polish remover. That's where I got mine (CVS).
Hardware stores are another option, but generally only sell it in larger quantities, which I don't like since it is highly combustible.
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I usually buy it in ½ gallon metal containers and keep it in my shed (outside) If it wont eat away the container, then it is safe on your coins (so long as you don't leave it in the capsule)
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