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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Maxfli, post: 3442842, member: 69089&quot;]Just to elaborate on this given what Doug said about toothpicks and thorns:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>When I said gentle nudge, I should have said <b>GENTLE</b> nudge.&nbsp; Even just a tap may be all it takes to dislodge some organic gunk that&#039;s already been loosened by the acetone. The main thing is to avoid applying any degree force that would result in a fresh rub mark.</p><p><br /></p><p>And I&#039;ll repeat, working with a hands-free magnifier can really help to make sure you&#039;re avoiding contact with the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>It really boils down to how much you trust your eye and how steady your hand is. Not everyone will be comfortable doing this.</p><p><br /></p><p>And it should go without saying, this a final step tactic only after multiple soakings in the acetone.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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