Wonder if @CamaroDMD uses anything like that...
Thank you for that explanation. It helps me put it into perspective, and I appreciate that.
The ultrasonic scalers used by dentists usually have a metal tip, not something you would want to push across the surface of your coins. I...
I've thought a lot about ultrasonic cleaners. I use one in my shop to clean my eyeglasses, machine parts, etc. In thinking about its use for...
Can you clear this up... Freon tf to dry clean coins? similar to freon 113 to clean clothing. Vapor degreasing with a solvent ???
THis is why I never push my copper cleaning product ... since the removal of Freon TF from the original Coin Care awhile ago we have currently...
Acetone will only work on organic deposits. I don't believe that an ultrasonic cleaner has been accepted as not being harshly cleaned or not...
Just a suggestion: OK, you tried it your way, now try 1 coin the way Jim told ya to do it in post #4. I think you'll be amazed at the difference...
Went to the Pawn shop today they had 2 bags of silver coins (Quarters, Halves and dimes), which were way overpriced IMO, 200+ grms for $229.00....
A quick search of CT topics came up with lots of posts about Ultrasonic cleaners....
That's right. It may affect the grime, but will not affect the metallic surface, just reveal it.
I'm going to take myself to the woodshed. :facepalm::eggface::shame::sorry: Insider, posted: TheFinn, posted: "Washing with soap and water (and...
This is pretty good advice; however, if any one here even thinks a numismatic conservation service soaks coins over a period of time....:rolleyes:...
In my long term learning process where I've ruined some expensive coins, I've been amazed at how sensitive the surface of a "90%" Silver or Gold...
there are lots of different ways to clean coins. I have cleaned thousands and used many methods like chemicals - bases (sodium hydroxide) and...
This is what I have learned: Ultrasonic cleaners are dangerous...LOL. They must be used properly. The reason they are used for conservation is...
This is relevant to my interests. I happen to have an ultrasonic cleaner, and I asked here (soon after I joined) about using it to clean coins. I...
Ultrasonic cleaners work. I think that's what professional cleaners use. Isn't it? I think I read somewhere they do. Just use distilled and make...
Although I've been taught to never clean coins. The coin magazine I subscribe to has changed my mind about this. Coinworld ran an article in the...
This member has me on ignore so he will not see my attempts to draw out his opinions when I disagree. :smuggrin: SuperDave, posted: "One part of...
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