how to get rid of sticky tape residue on my coins

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by spock1k, May 7, 2015.

  1. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    Idiot dealer ruined my coins. Even after a month in acetone the residue is still there. Any ideas on how I can remove it?

    The coins are ferratic stainless steel
     
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  3. bdunnse

    bdunnse Who dat?

    Goo Gone
     
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  4. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    WD-40. Then an acetone rinse.
     
  5. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    A once frequent poster to this board, from Illinois, would recommend a rock tumbler.
     
  6. Bedford

    Bedford Lackey For Coin Junkies

    I'm surprised a month in acetone didn't do the trick.

    Sometimes I use tape (strapping) to remove tape residue from slabs. Might give that a try . Stick the tape to it and give it a good quick pull like when people get waxed.Repeat as necessary.
     
  7. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    Whats wd-40
     
  8. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    WD 40 is one of only two tools one could ever need. The other is duct tape.
    If it moves but it shouldn't...duct tape.
    If it should move but doesn't...WD 40.

    WD 40 is also a solvent and displaces water. A wonder product. It comes in a spray can and is available for purchase almost everywhere.
     
  9. Coinchemistry 2012

    Coinchemistry 2012 Well-Known Member

  10. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    You can spray on your bait and use it as a fish attractant also! So I have heard :confused:
    wd-40-smart-straw-12oz-12.jpg
     
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  11. bwdul

    bwdul Member

    WD-40 = Water Displacement 40 attempts to perfect the patented recipe..I thought Acetone was the only cleaner recommended by the community?
     
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  12. Coinchemistry 2012

    Coinchemistry 2012 Well-Known Member

    There are others, but I have never heard of anyone using WD40. I wouldn't use it on valuable coins without testing it out, and I would also want to know the chemical composition first.
     
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  13. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    The OPs coins are stainless steel. I don't think there'd be any problem with chemicals, except anything containing chlorine.
     
  14. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    Unc Ferratic stainless steel and these are not easy to find :(
     
  15. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Spock, describe the glue~ color, thin or thick layer, can flake off or not, shiny or dull surface, etc.

    I use in order: water, 90% isopropyl alcohol, acetone. Don't assume that acetone is the best. The only thing I have found to work on expoxies and other resins is sometimes MSDO. You should figure that there is a chance for damage.

    JIm
     
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  16. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    It was a form of Cello tape scotch tape but clear. Left a whitish glue on the coin very sticky. Cannot flake off but if you rub the coin in water it comes off in black flakes

    Coin surface is shiny glue is dull surface. What is msdo
     
  17. HunterOhlsen

    HunterOhlsen Active Member

    I heard once that they never patented their recipe so that people couldn't mimic its affect. That said, I can't remember if the bottles list the ingredients or not.. Interesting fact anyway.
     
  18. Coinchemistry 2012

    Coinchemistry 2012 Well-Known Member

    I would think that they must publish something for the MSDS.
     
  19. Coinchemistry 2012

    Coinchemistry 2012 Well-Known Member

    Did you mean DMSO?
     
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  20. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Dyslexia is sometimes a ucrse :) Yes.
     
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  21. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Spock, maybe this url would interest you. I don't know if this product is available to you, mainly EU it appears. Under 'Products' you can find CT1 Multisolve MSDS with list of ingredients.
     
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