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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Omegaraptor, post: 8340549, member: 76105&quot;]As above, soak in acetone overnight and then roll over the surface with Q-tips, replacing them frequently as they pick up dirt and gunk. You describe the surfaces as hazy which is a good sign if you are conserving with acetone.</p><p><br /></p><p>A quick run down on acetone:</p><p>Get 100% pure acetone which can be found at hardware stores as a paint solvent (I use Klean Strip brand). As far as container a glass jar with a very tight fitting lid works great. Do not use a plastic container as acetone dissolves plastic. When you&#039;re done soaking the coin just open the jar and leave it outside, acetone evaporates quickly.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/coin-conservation-thread.385029/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/coin-conservation-thread.385029/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/coin-conservation-thread.385029/</a></p><p>Here&#039;s a few copper acetone before-and-afters from my experience.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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