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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2coins, post: 94123, member: 4478&quot;]I have said before, When I get a bunch of circulate indians, i clean them in mineral spirits ( a type of mild paint thinner) at your hardware store. I use a medium bristle brush (cammel hair)and lightly clean the coins, It lossens the surface dirt and does not harm the patina at all!then apply silicone base oil (Museums use it also), the coin looks great!! I just restored 2 for a co-worker yesterday, and he was impressed!.acetone evaperates to quick!, and doesnt get the old dirt and such out!, it only does a semi clean job,Ive been restoring antiques for over 30 years from dug relics, old guns,old bottles, ect.......acetone also leaves the poors of the copper open! and a dull look and speeds-up the corrotion prosses.Also, when you use the brush, do a stabbing action and turn, not a scrubbing action If any of you have a dirty indian, send it to me and Ill send it back and you will see!!:thumb:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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