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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What is truly the best way to clean clad coins and shine up Kennedy's. I recently just purchased a ton of Mint cello Kennedy Halfs from Dave Enders and some were definitely tarnished and did not have that "mint" look to them. Is there a safe way to clean them up and make them look as new as possible for my dansco?
Currently, I have been using E-Z-Est Speed Dip for my silver coins that I purchased from Brent Kreugar supplies. And it works pretty dang well.
Thoughts and ideas are welcome. I really want to make this the best set I possibly can for the least amount of money possible. Also, for anyone who may be selling Gem BU Kennedy's out there. I am buying Reg and proof ones.
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United States
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I personally wouldn't clean them at all. It depreciates the value if you ever would like to sell them. On another note, some people like that tarnish (toning) on their coins.
Edited by urbnlgnd
01/15/2011 04:33 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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When my clad change accidently goes through the washing machine, they come out nice and shiny.Cleaning is not recommended, however, they are your coins.Just make sure if you ever sell to disclose that fact.
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 Don't clean them |
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Canada
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Except coins for what they are. If you don't like the look of the coin don't buy it. Store your coins in a dry area so they don't tarnish. If you choose to clean them you may may have regret later.
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On another note, some people like that tarnish (toning) on their coins.  Toned coins, if attractive, often carry a premium over their blast white counterparts. Actually when a coin is dipped but the luster is kept intact then most of the time it'll retain the original value, possibly give or take a little. There are some that argue that dipped coins are unoriginal, and there are some that argue vice versa. It varies largely on the coin and the method used when dipping the coin, since overdipping a coin produces an overly bright and lackluster look that greatly depreciates the coin's value. To me if the luster is kept and I don't see any signs the coin was dipped I don't mind. I personally would just buy coins that are already to your liking, and given that they aren't scarce that shouldn't be hard to do. |
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You can dip any MS coin in EZ-Est with fairly good results regardless of whether it is clad or silver.
Generally only advised if the toning is ugly or if, for whatever reason, you prefer your coins "blast white" to toned. One or two quick dips with a full rise afterward will usually not impact value. Dipping many times may strip luster and damage the coin so be cautious. In addition, dipping a heavily toned coin can leave "carbon spots" which are less appealing than the original toning.
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I have the best luck with acetone for the silver clad and 91% isopropyl for the cu/ ni clad. I use a little denatured alcohol in both mixes. Be careful as acetone is extremely explosive and denatured alcohol is a carcinogine. All three are very volatile. Just let them soak for a couple days then rinse in warm water and carefully pat dry. '68 and '69 mint set packaging is not stable and '70 to '84 is not good.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Normally I would say don't clean them, but I will say that if you do dip in that EZest, you MUST make sure you rinse them VERY thoroughly. Any traces of dip left on the coins will cause it to discolor even worse after awhile.
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United States
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Generally Kennedy halves are relatively inexpensive in great shape and if you go through enough from the bank you can find nice ones. I have found a number of "impaired proofs" in circulation that sometimes look freshly popped from a set. btw, what does it take to use the private message system? I tried to send one and got rejected... |
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If they're UNC, I wouldn't even dip them. Most TPGs don't question properly dipped coins. However, it's easy to screw one up.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If you really want them to shine and of course ruin them monitarily, just go to Walmart. In the jewlery department they sell several types of jewlery cleaners. Get the ones for Silver and the ones for other metals. Don't bother with the instructions either. On the lables they warn about over exposing anything to their solutions. Just put your coins in one after the other and leave in for several hourse. Wipe off excessive solutions with kitchen type soucring pads. Brillo makes a great one for that. You and your friends will be amazed at how those now whine better than new.  If you can find it a soap called LAVA also works fantastic on coins and then rinse with Battery Acid. Now your coins will sparkle like diamonds.  Hoever, if you want to impress anyone with even a small amount of common CENTS, DO NOT CLEAN COINS. |
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Never ever clean coins!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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carl I'm gonna try that Brillo trick!!
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Lincolncentguy, that advice isn't always correct and there are sometimes exceptions. Keep in mind that conservation is not regarded as cleaning and is perfectly acceptable in the right cases.
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Brillo, I'm trying SOS.  |
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