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Page 1 of 2 1 2 >   LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes 07-01-2009, 06:47 PM   #1 (permalink) byrd740 Numismatist     Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,535 My Mood: What is y'alls opinion of Naval Jelly? I have heard from several people of using Naval Jelly for iron and zinc coins. Has anyone else tried it before? For those of you who haven't heard of Naval Jelly, here is a link. __________________ Chase A Byrd Coin Collection | www.byrdecoins.tk Member of the ANA, GNA, RCNA and WINSociety Never, Never, Never Quit ~ Winston Churchill   07-01-2009, 07:02 PM   #2 (permalink) Ardatirion FVTVE FATVM     Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 2,662 My Mood: I don't see how it would taste much different from land-based jelly... __________________ My Ancient Coin Collection   07-01-2009, 07:37 PM   #3 (permalink) green18 ANA# R3129541     Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,902 My Mood: Guess it's not something that you rub on your stomach...... __________________ They also serve who only stand and wait....John Milton   07-02-2009, 09:51 AM   #4 (permalink) Treashunt The Other Frank     Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York Posts: 16,668 Quote: Originally Posted by Ardatirion I don't see how it would taste much different from land-based jelly... LOL, ya beat me to another bad line. Naval Jelly? Good for greasing up boats. Or: Naval Jelly: Why is your belly button dry? Etc. But I'll spare you all. __________________ The Other Frank "Buy The Book Before The Coin!" http://www.whitmanbooks.com/Default....wUpcoming_1208   07-01-2009, 07:42 PM   #5 (permalink) krispy krispy     Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,592 My Mood: I harvest that stuff from my abdomen... who wants some? LOL   07-01-2009, 08:00 PM   #6 (permalink) clembo A closed mind is no mind     Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern tip of that big pond known as Lake Michigan. Posts: 5,747 "Follow-up by priming or painting the surface, or apply a topcoat that will protect the surface from exposure to moisture" I suppose it's great if you plan on painting your coins. Seriously I believe this stuff is pretty corrosive and "takes it down to the bare metal". In other words a harsh cleaning that reimoves any patina. I wouldn't even consider it. __________________ A closed mind is no mind at all...   07-01-2009, 08:09 PM   #7 (permalink) DoK U Mint In Odd we Trust     Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bluegrass Posts: 434 My Mood: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmoline This is what I recall being called Naval Jelly. __________________ "We're all ignorant, just on Different Subjects." Will Rogers   07-01-2009, 08:13 PM   #8 (permalink) De Orc P & R COMMISSAR     Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London. UK Posts: 8,131 My Mood: The title of this thread is Soooo wrong on so many levels LOL but at least it made me smile __________________ My Notes 1176 to date 02/06/09 http://www.banknotebank.com/?collection=De-Orc My Coins 2168 to date 02/06/09 http://www.omnicoin.com/?collection=De-Orc   07-01-2009, 08:20 PM   #9 (permalink) mark_h Numismatist     Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,187 I would not use it at all - as a matter of fact I would not use most of what is mentioned or used on this board. All that stands out on the link is "down to bare metal" - ie strips the luster right off a coin. __________________ the other mark Best Baan Community Empty airtite seeks unwanted coins. All sizes welcome.   07-01-2009, 08:27 PM   #10 (permalink) byrd740 Numismatist     Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,535 My Mood: Quote: Originally Posted by mark_h I would not use it at all - as a matter of fact I would not use most of what is mentioned or used on this board. All that stands out on the link is "down to bare metal" - ie strips the luster right off a coin. What I am going by is for iron coins or zinc coins that have rusted or corroded to a point of being almost unrecognizable. Kinda like Ancients or 1000 year old Chinese coins, when you have to clean them. __________________ Chase A Byrd Coin Collection | www.byrdecoins.tk Member of the ANA, GNA, RCNA and WINSociety Never, Never, Never Quit ~ Winston Churchill   07-01-2009, 08:32 PM   #11 (permalink) mark_h Numismatist     Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,187 I can't speak for ancients, but on those I know or was told that you can end up soaking them for months. Using a supersoft tooth bush(or something like that) and working on the coin. Maybe one of the ancient collectors will see this. __________________ the other mark Best Baan Community Empty airtite seeks unwanted coins. All sizes welcome.   07-01-2009, 10:26 PM   #12 (permalink) desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor     Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,492 My Mood: Naval Jelly, ZUD, Bar Keeper's Friend, etc. are oxalic acid cleaners. They work well with iron oxides, and tend to be too harsh ( more than the common acidic dips like EZest) for the patina of coins. However, oxalic acid cleaners are great if you ever have need to remove blood from carpets, couches, walls, car trunks, baseball bats, etc. Jim   07-01-2009, 11:29 PM   #13 (permalink) TheNoost huldufolk     Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,281 My Mood: Quote: Originally Posted by desertgem oxalic acid cleaners are great if you ever have need to remove blood from carpets, couches, walls, car trunks, baseball bats, etc.Jim So it's good for blood coins __________________   07-02-2009, 06:50 AM   #14 (permalink) green18 ANA# R3129541     Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,902 My Mood: Quote: Originally Posted by desertgem However, oxalic acid cleaners are great if you ever have need to remove blood from carpets, couches, walls, car trunks, baseball bats, etc. Jim Too much Forensics Files Jim.... __________________ They also serve who only stand and wait....John Milton   07-02-2009, 10:01 AM   #15 (permalink) Just Carl Numismatist   Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,472 This substance is really great for house screens. I tried it once on some screens and it really made them look like new. One small problem. These screens were held in place with a rubber type strip which the Naval Jelly dissolved and the screen fell out. However, they were clean. Cost more at a local store to replace those in the frame than the Jelly cost. Never tried it on a coin but doubt it would help them much.   Page 1 of 2 1 2 > Bookmarks Digg del.icio.us StumbleUpon Google Would you like to support CoinTalk? Coin Talk Code of Honor 1. Post unto others as you would have them post unto you. 2. Keep it clean, like a 1950s family television show. 3. 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