[ATTACH]This is what my Ike looked like after the acetone bath. Still blue haze. @TheMont . Are you sure the MS70 didn't do the trick rather...
I got my Acetone at Walmart. Maybe I should try Home Depot next time. Anyways, glad it worked for you. I can't stand the blue haze or any kind...
I put a silver proof Ike in acetone and it didn't do anything. Used eZest instead.
I have one more 1971S Proof that I will do it that way with and compare. It has mild blue haze.
OK, so if I do the eZest to another silver proof that needs it I will: Dip then run under the water in the sink then put in distilled water then...
@GDJMSP I have a 1971S Silver Proof that I just dipped. I put it in for one second total. If it is known that these coins have the blue haze...
I look at the Ike Group Website and have the PCGS Photograde app on my phone. It's still tough when you are going through a dealers raw coins....
Who's going? I am for the first time. I have been to several small shows but nothing on this size scale.
Ask for Ikes. There is a 1972 Philly Type II that is worth some dough in a decent grade. Research it to find out what the type II looks like....
I'm going to the ANA World's Fair of Money in August. Should get some time doing it in there.
@MontCollector @mikenoodle @cladking @Ike Skywalker @spirityoda @softmentor Ok, let's talk about grading Ikes. What is your advice? I am a...
I have to put it in a bowl. The first time Dipped in eZest it was a silver round that I was experimenting with. I dipped it in the container and...
That's the Plan!
I am definately practicing on cheap raw coins. The eZest at $6 is what bugs me. I use the whole container for one dip just to be careful and get...
I did not dilute the dip. I figured since I was only dipping for a total of one second I didn't need to. I think the container says to dip a lot...
I was told by someone at my coin club that tilting a coin towards you is a good indicator if it has been dipped or not. If it has a black tint it...
Provident is running their choice Silver Eagles for $1.99 over spot.
I was told the baking soda helps neutralize the acid from the eZest. I have one more 71S Proof to experiment on! Unfortunately this means...
Ok, as far as lighting goes this is what I read: "a hooded lamp with frosted incandescent 75 watt bulb at 12-18 inches under which you can huddle...
I dipped in eZest, then baking soda, then under faucet in sink, then dipped in distilled water then on cloth to pat dry. Is that the way to do it?
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