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<p>[QUOTE="SuperDave, post: 2384539, member: 1892"]So you need to be the judge of whether "progress" has been made. If an organic solvent can have a visible effect on what's there, then very likely it can remove it all (or enough to alleviate your concern) over time. The next time I have a coin soaking in acetone for a calendar week or more (not all in one single bath) won't be the first. In this case, with a circulated coin, a little Q-Tip "help" is recommended, although you should do it while the coin is immersed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anything an organic solvent can affect does not need more intrusive methods. If it does not have an effect - even "softening" - within, say, 48 hours immersed, then you have to escalate.</p><p><br /></p><p>Clawcoins, I think you've already determined where you stand with this one; my words are meant for all the others reading who have not necessarily seen this before.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="SuperDave, post: 2384539, member: 1892"]So you need to be the judge of whether "progress" has been made. If an organic solvent can have a visible effect on what's there, then very likely it can remove it all (or enough to alleviate your concern) over time. The next time I have a coin soaking in acetone for a calendar week or more (not all in one single bath) won't be the first. In this case, with a circulated coin, a little Q-Tip "help" is recommended, although you should do it while the coin is immersed. Anything an organic solvent can affect does not need more intrusive methods. If it does not have an effect - even "softening" - within, say, 48 hours immersed, then you have to escalate. Clawcoins, I think you've already determined where you stand with this one; my words are meant for all the others reading who have not necessarily seen this before.[/QUOTE]
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