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<p>[QUOTE="satootoko, post: 169904, member: 669"]Most glues readilly dissolve in the Numismatist's Friend, aka pure acetone. Anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two immersion in acetone in a glass bowl or cup should do the trick without the potential hazards of other cleaning methods. :thumb:</p><p><br /></p><p>The important thing is to use only the pure stuff, obtained from a hardware, paint, or home store and avoid using acetone based nail polish remover with its unknown additives. </p><p><br /></p><p>Follow up with a quick rinse in deionized or distilled water, and place on a soft cloth to air dry without wiping or brushing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some people say acetone should not be used on copper/bronze, but I've never had any problems so long as I limit the immersion to no more than two minutes.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="satootoko, post: 169904, member: 669"]Most glues readilly dissolve in the Numismatist's Friend, aka pure acetone. Anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two immersion in acetone in a glass bowl or cup should do the trick without the potential hazards of other cleaning methods. :thumb: The important thing is to use only the pure stuff, obtained from a hardware, paint, or home store and avoid using acetone based nail polish remover with its unknown additives. Follow up with a quick rinse in deionized or distilled water, and place on a soft cloth to air dry without wiping or brushing. Some people say acetone should not be used on copper/bronze, but I've never had any problems so long as I limit the immersion to no more than two minutes.[/QUOTE]
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