Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Dip or not dip
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 370930, member: 4552"]An old saying is to let sleeping dogs lie. In other words don't play around cleaning or dipping a coin unless you know what your doing or just don't care about that coins future. </p><p>As to the statement of placing any coin in tap type water or rinsing with it. Never do that. Tap water is different almost anywhere on Earth. In large city areas that water is treated with chemicals such as Clorine or even Florine. In many homes there is a water softener. This means the water runs through NaCl granules. Not good for any metals such as coins. </p><p>If for some reason you really want to dip or clean any coins remember that you may well louse up that coin making it worthless. And when someone you don't know tells you of some fantastic method that will do great cleanings on your coins, remember they are your coins. If what they say fails, they can just say, Ooops, to bad, sorry. However, they are still your coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 370930, member: 4552"]An old saying is to let sleeping dogs lie. In other words don't play around cleaning or dipping a coin unless you know what your doing or just don't care about that coins future. As to the statement of placing any coin in tap type water or rinsing with it. Never do that. Tap water is different almost anywhere on Earth. In large city areas that water is treated with chemicals such as Clorine or even Florine. In many homes there is a water softener. This means the water runs through NaCl granules. Not good for any metals such as coins. If for some reason you really want to dip or clean any coins remember that you may well louse up that coin making it worthless. And when someone you don't know tells you of some fantastic method that will do great cleanings on your coins, remember they are your coins. If what they say fails, they can just say, Ooops, to bad, sorry. However, they are still your coins.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Dip or not dip
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...