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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;calcol, post: 2468462, member: 77639&quot;]Acetone is primarily a degreaser.&nbsp; It will dissolve petroleum-based greases and oils, natural fats and waxes, and some plastics.&nbsp; If corrosion or corrosion-appearing particles are being held in place by the organic compounds mentioned above, acetone may help.&nbsp; However, most corrosion is not held in place by acetone-soluble organics.</p><p><br /></p><p>Treatment of corrosion on silver is not a simple matter.&nbsp; There are a lot possibilities as to type of corrosion and means of dealing with it.&nbsp; One of the first things to determine is whether the silver itself is actually corroding or whether corrosion of some metallic object next to it left deposits on the surface or whether it has mineral deposits from the environment.&nbsp; Someone with extensive knowledge, skills and experience should deal with it on truly valuable objects.&nbsp; Dealing with it on less valuable objects can be part of a learning experience.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cal[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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