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Green Gunk Removal Question

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 Posted 07/18/2010  8:07 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add mrwisker to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
green gunk = pvc damage
It was recommended to use an acetone dip.
Is there a specific type or grade of acetone I need to use, or will just about any acetone work. (coin shop or hardware store)


Are there any specific coins that you wouldn't use this method on?
I have a V nickel that is gunked too.

How long should I dip the coin?

Once dipped, what's the best was to remove the PVC and then the acetone from the coin?
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 Posted 07/18/2010  10:11 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add BadThad to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Not necessarily PVC, pictures would be helpful.

Buy high grade acetone from most hardware stores. I've even heard that Walmart carries a good grade. The ONLY ingredient on the label should be acetone. Acetone is safe for use on ALL coins, regardless of the metallic content.

You don't "dip" in acetone. Get a glass container with a tight fitting lid and soak the coin in there for a few minutes, 3-10 minutes is generally sufficient to remove PVC. Once it's gone, remove the coin from the soak, rinse with fresh acetone and let it dry (about a minute). If the green persists, you probably have verdigris.
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I suggest: Distilled water, then acetone (from Lowe's -- do NOT get nail polish remover, it had perfumes and other additives), then xylene, then distilled water again. I would pat it dry on a cloth in between each step. The process will be quick. Each solvent does most of its action in a few minutes.
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Yes, Not the nail polish remover which is also called acetone
tried that type and left my silver coin washed white
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These are the two pieces in question.
At the moment they reside in My 7070.
They are nice enough to try to remove the green.

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Your pic links are bad.
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As already noted try dipping in Acetone then rinse with distilled water. HOEVER, since Acetone is flamablee and there for dangerous, I suggest you do a Search on this forum for such topics as cleaning coins, coin cleaning, Acetone and/or other similar topics. In some there are detailed things for you to try and to remember.
Just for a brief summation:
You can buy Acetone from almost any place that sells paint. Walmart, Kmart, Target, Ace hardware, Home depot, etc.
Always test your Acetone for impurities by placing some in a claen glass dish and allowing it to evaportate. Should be nothing left.
Try to use glass utensils for handling your coins in the Acetone since this substance could disolve dirt from your fingers and add to the problem on the coins.
Should always be done in a well ventilated area, no smoking, no flames, not on a stove, etc.
Rinse with distilled water, place on towel, blow dry.

OR you could stop worrying about that old green stuff and just send all your coins to me.
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