Very good rebuttal. I can't say I agree with all of it, but with much of it. What I really liked is it was easy to follow where your issues were....
@eddiespin I disagree with some of your post: "Just an opinion but that difference between cleaning and conserving is a big load of semantic...
I just realized I was wrong. Some would make dipping a silver eagle into rocket science.:) Seriously though I agree that a simple dip will very...
Do as Paul says...don't touch it. The black spots have eaten into the surface. Nevertheless, NCS could make this coin presentable enough to sell...
My feeling for a reason to clean a coin is a matter of economics. If can be determined the coin has some PVC or light dirt or unwanted toning and...
Realistically there's no need for the technology except for the most difficult encrustations; I could see myself making more use of it for dug...
After thoroughly reading this article I have determined Ultrasonic Cleaners are above my pay grade. I think I will refrain from Ultrasonic...
My wife has one of these to clean here jewelry . This machine vibrates and will scratch your coins too ..
Day -1. Read stuff to decide how I am going to clean the coins. Choose and buy coins. Decided to get a total of 24 coins and split them into...
I have used ultrasonic cleaner with soap and water. also used acetone with excellent results. Does not harm or change color of coin and just...
as far as cleaning them use spray alcohol of 91% or better , if you cant get that use a cotton swab and everclear (keep away from fire), to clean...
Thanks, I will try that.
Folks here have consistently advised me against using an ultrasonic bath to clean coins, but with finds like those, I would be sorely tempted....
I agree with your choice, but for an additional reason. In my opinion, their product is the best design of which I'm familiar for labyrinthian...
Nice post, thank you!
It is not a big secret, it is just a bad technique. If you can devise a way to suspend the coin in the solution while using the ultrasound, it...
Substitutes for acetone I am not much of a coin cleaner, but I know a little about chemistry. :confused: Is there a particular reason why other...
That's not exactly true Owle. Ultra-sonic cleaners will most definitely harm coins. Let alone the detergent. There's basically 3 things you can...
I have a brand new ULTRASONIC cleaner with specialized high grade gunk remover: I figure if it can get stuff off brass cartridges without damaging...
The comments I provided you is base on my own experiences, both my successes and failures. On silver or clads, using a ultra sonic cleaner has...
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