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<p>[QUOTE="hotwheelsearl, post: 4613219, member: 75143"]1. I did not. I have heard of people baking coins for a little while in order to guarantee that absolutely no moisture remains. However, I just left my coins out overnight to air dry. I'm sure that works just as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. I applied the wax sort of like how you'd apply vaseline to your lips - I stuck my little finger in the wax to get just a thin film, and then spread it around the coin in a circular motion. "Wax on wax off" style.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. I did use a microfiber cloth to buff it out. You can choose not to, but the buffing will really help appearances a LOT - it gives the coin a great sheen and shine, and helps even out any areas of too much or not enough wax on the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your coin with a before and after if you decide to do it! It won't hurt unless you apply it to a wet coin (it seals in moisture). As long as the coin is dry you're good to go[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="hotwheelsearl, post: 4613219, member: 75143"]1. I did not. I have heard of people baking coins for a little while in order to guarantee that absolutely no moisture remains. However, I just left my coins out overnight to air dry. I'm sure that works just as well. 2. I applied the wax sort of like how you'd apply vaseline to your lips - I stuck my little finger in the wax to get just a thin film, and then spread it around the coin in a circular motion. "Wax on wax off" style. 3. I did use a microfiber cloth to buff it out. You can choose not to, but the buffing will really help appearances a LOT - it gives the coin a great sheen and shine, and helps even out any areas of too much or not enough wax on the coin. Please post your coin with a before and after if you decide to do it! It won't hurt unless you apply it to a wet coin (it seals in moisture). As long as the coin is dry you're good to go[/QUOTE]
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