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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Maxfli, post: 4299229, member: 69089&quot;]Peter, if you stick around here long enough, you&#039;ll see all sorts of recommendations for coin care that you should NOT follow. Post #121 in this very thread is an example. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Seriously though, a water soak is fine and in most cases should be the first thing you do. Water will remove dirt, but not the organic gunk. That&#039;s what acetone is for. Just no rubbing with Q-tips, brushes, cloths, fingers, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>When Kanga mentioned instructions, I think he meant &quot;personal safety&quot; instructions. Acetone is a pretty serious chemical. Use in a well ventilated area, and far, far away from any open flames. It also evaporates at a breakneck speed, so keep your soaking container (glass or ceramic, not plastic) covered.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for acetone on copper and bronze coins, I personally prefer starting with xylene first to see if that will do the job. If it doesn&#039;t, then I move to the acetone. On silver, nickel or clad, I start with acetone.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I wouldn&#039;t. I&#039;d be concerned about the possibility of the air being contaminated with chemicals or other unsavory substances.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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