hold the phone... you used acetone because you didn't want to affect the metal, but then you recommend using MS-70 to give it luster???
So, they can assign a grade to a heads/heads Nickel, but not to this Ike? The nickel had less detail and graded MS!!!
Just make sure you rinse the coin completely and rinse in super hot water
Kurt, this is where you and I are not on the same page. The phenomenon I am referring to is the lackluster performance of Nickel 3 Cent pieces....
That's all I do when I use E-Z-est
water has a neutral PH E-Z-Est is an acid Baking Soda is alkaline water is basically harmless, but the others... One should be careful when...
MS-64 FH
The coin I mentioned is not bullion, it's a coin. It was part of why I used that example.
This 'temporary effect" has been ongoing for over 30 years.
Kurt, here's where your idea breaks down: 3 cent Nickels. Scarce as all get out. Collectible, too. No demand, and as such, low prices and lower...
I was referring more to little things that are mis-truths... like Mike Meczak insisting that the "number 1 driver of value is rarity" which is...
Go to a major show. Look at slabbed examples. Look at as many as you can. Once you know what PCGS and NGC coins look like, you'll know what the...
Actually, I have heard them cross the line many times. I've heard them give absolutely false information in the interest of "educating" their...
I often use latex gloves and dip the coin by hand. I then rotate the coin while in the dip. This is all done in the container. I judge the dip by...
You don't have to replace the E-Z-Est after every dip. you DO have to be conscious of what might be in the solution, but changing it every dip is...
Bman, I agree with Doug that if you keep the dips short and make sure that all surfaces get equal coverage, that you should get good results....
me? No. E-Z-Est seems to be a pretty light dip. It works well for what it does, and it is more difficult in my experience to overdip with this...
here's my advice: dump about 1/2 of the jar of E-Z-Est into another jar. use the dip that's left over. At the first notice of any color change,...
I'd skip the baking soda... remember, baking soda is a chemical and the fewer you use, the better
Just make sure it is completely rinsed.
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