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<p>[QUOTE="BadThad, post: 1507871, member: 17261"]CoinCare is nothing but mineral oil with an added odorant. I really hate using any oil on coins period because the problems it creates are many fold and it has been discussed on CT a lot in the past. It is a barrier layer that will degrade and it contains trace impurities of chlorine, sulfur and phosphorus which actually act to damage metal with time. I agree with Doug in that it's nothing but an illusion. If you put enough makeup on an ugly chick, she will look okay, but she's still ugly.</p><p><br /></p><p>Blue Ribbon was discontinued a few years ago...because it contains a known carcinogenic chemical. I strongly caution anyone with old product to be extremely careful handling it.</p><p><br /></p><p>The best way to protect your copper is to eliminate exposure to air and humidity. END OF STORY. Multiple layers of protection and good desiccation will keep your copper looking good for decades.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BadThad, post: 1507871, member: 17261"]CoinCare is nothing but mineral oil with an added odorant. I really hate using any oil on coins period because the problems it creates are many fold and it has been discussed on CT a lot in the past. It is a barrier layer that will degrade and it contains trace impurities of chlorine, sulfur and phosphorus which actually act to damage metal with time. I agree with Doug in that it's nothing but an illusion. If you put enough makeup on an ugly chick, she will look okay, but she's still ugly. Blue Ribbon was discontinued a few years ago...because it contains a known carcinogenic chemical. I strongly caution anyone with old product to be extremely careful handling it. The best way to protect your copper is to eliminate exposure to air and humidity. END OF STORY. Multiple layers of protection and good desiccation will keep your copper looking good for decades.[/QUOTE]
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