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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PyrotekNX, post: 94071, member: 3918&quot;]There definitely is an improvement in eye appeal.&nbsp; The PVC appears to be gone, but there are still a few spots of verde gris.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would try soaking it in acetone for a little while longer and then use an extremely soft natural hair brush like camelhair which has never been used and very gently rub the green spotted areas.&nbsp; Make sure the coin is still soaking in acetone while this is being done.</p><p><br /></p><p>Do not use paper towels on the coin.&nbsp; This will cause hairlines.&nbsp; Once you soak it in acetone, do not put it under the faucet to wash it off.&nbsp; Instead put the coin in a bowl of distilled water and let it soak for a few mins, then grab the coin by it&#039;s edges and place it on a clean towel (not paper) and let it air dry.&nbsp; Do not rub!</p><p><br /></p><p>A mineral oil soak can help to release stubborn crud and it won&#039;t darken coins like olive, canola, vegetable or peanut oil will.&nbsp; Make sure to do an acetone bath after an oil bath.</p><p><br /></p><p>Don&#039;t use a q-tip, it will cause hairlines.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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