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<p>[QUOTE="Collect89, post: 980869, member: 15445"]Hello jcoin126,</p><p><br /></p><p>I was going to list a few of the previous CoinTalk threads that discussed coin cleaning but the list was very long. You can put the word "clean" into the search field & you will see what I mean. You will find a couple good threads there fully describing the information you are looking for I think.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think we have all scrubbed a silver coin with baking soda & water at one time. It makes the coin look bright & shiny to the general observer but most coin collectors take one look at it & they see all the hairlines & a bright coin that no longer looks its age. My recommendation is never use baking soda & water. </p><p><br /></p><p>Dips like "jewel Luster" are used to get unattractive toning off of coins. The thing is that what is unattractive to one person may be very attractive to someone else. For this reason I suggest you post a photo of the coins you propose dipping & let some of the other people at CT comment on whether they think it should be dipped. Yes, the dip is an acid & it will take some metal from the coin's surface. A long dip or many dips can destroy a coin's surface. A quick dip can throw away a lot of coin value very quickly and it cannot be undone.</p><p><br /></p><p>Prior to dipping, the coin's surface should be free of debris & oils. If it is not clean, then a quick dip may not affect the surface uniformly & you can end up with an ugly splotchy coin that will need another longer dip. It's probably not a good idea to leave that dip residue on the coin as it could do all kinds of nasty things to the coin's appearance with time. I think most people rinse profusely with water.</p><p><br /></p><p>When we sign up to the ANA, one of the things we agree to do is preserve the coins in our care for future generations. Take care of your coins & please post some pictures here.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Collect89, post: 980869, member: 15445"]Hello jcoin126, I was going to list a few of the previous CoinTalk threads that discussed coin cleaning but the list was very long. You can put the word "clean" into the search field & you will see what I mean. You will find a couple good threads there fully describing the information you are looking for I think. I think we have all scrubbed a silver coin with baking soda & water at one time. It makes the coin look bright & shiny to the general observer but most coin collectors take one look at it & they see all the hairlines & a bright coin that no longer looks its age. My recommendation is never use baking soda & water. Dips like "jewel Luster" are used to get unattractive toning off of coins. The thing is that what is unattractive to one person may be very attractive to someone else. For this reason I suggest you post a photo of the coins you propose dipping & let some of the other people at CT comment on whether they think it should be dipped. Yes, the dip is an acid & it will take some metal from the coin's surface. A long dip or many dips can destroy a coin's surface. A quick dip can throw away a lot of coin value very quickly and it cannot be undone. Prior to dipping, the coin's surface should be free of debris & oils. If it is not clean, then a quick dip may not affect the surface uniformly & you can end up with an ugly splotchy coin that will need another longer dip. It's probably not a good idea to leave that dip residue on the coin as it could do all kinds of nasty things to the coin's appearance with time. I think most people rinse profusely with water. When we sign up to the ANA, one of the things we agree to do is preserve the coins in our care for future generations. Take care of your coins & please post some pictures here.[/QUOTE]
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