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1979 S The Acetone Diaries Testing On A Kennedy Half Dollar

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Well gave this bugger a 3 hour soak after breaking it out of the holder. Not graded by a reputable 3gp. It had a haze I didnt know if it was toning or from holder

Idk if there is any visible change? I think I need
E-zest in my life....

I will now let it soak for longer. Poor Jack

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You might have better results after a four+ day soak. It's worked for me on clad haze about 70% of the time.
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Whatever it is, it may be an irreversible reaction with the metal. If a longer acetone soak does not work, I would call it quits. e-Z-est does not play nice with clad coins and I think trying it would make it look worse.
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Yeah I agree about the haze on coins being difficult to correct. I would try a longer soak as suggested, can't hurt to try.
Good practice as well.
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Yes I will now try atleast 24hour. Will post my result for you or lack of

Get that cam free.

Ezest and ms70 is not sold in europe I have heard that ms70 works on haze and is not as strong as ez


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Keep in mind that ezest is a cleaner and acetone is a conserver.
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Now that you say it dearborn the S-mark looks a bit strange. Posted this in general first as it says one can discuss cleaning and preservation there. Is that a variation or error ?

The last pics shows Jack in acetone


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Keep in mind that ezest is a cleaner and acetone is a conserver.
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Yes true that, would like to try ms70 on a hazy cheap coin like this just to see what I does
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Not seeing any improvement.
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A type 1 then. Had no clue different mm was used. But I don't collect these.
Thank you for the edjucation John1

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Good job cleaning a Au proof coin and making it an Au details proof coin (dont clean coins)
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Good job cleaning
Acetone is an accepted form of conserving. But it didn't help in this case.
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Au? I say XF! its not a valuable coin and acetone is conserving
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Acetone and other organic solvents will do nothing to that haze. I've tried 'em all and then some.

I don't collect or pay much attention to anything except Lincolns but I've heard MS70 can be effective on proof haze. If you go all out with EZest, be VERY careful. I have seen people ruin clad coins with it and proofs are very sensitive.....especially clad proofs.

The bigger question, why bother unless it has sentimental value to you? I think these are probably like $5-10 coins? Easier to sell it and buy a replacement.
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I find it interesting to see how the coin is responding, and better to find out on a cheap coin than ruining a nice one. Acetone has improved some other of my coins.

Ezest seems a bit strong, if I decide to try out more ways on this coin it will be ms70. But first I will await the 24hour trial.
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