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<p>[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 7972096, member: 84179"]Acetone is a solvent and does not react with the metal surfaces of a coin. It WILL NOT remove toning and it WILL NOT affect luster (caused by microscopic flow lines)</p><p><br /></p><p>You can remove tarnish by using one of the various types of chemical dips BUT unless you have a lot of of experience (and some chemistry and metallurgy background helps) you are almost guaranteed to screw it up reduce the value. Think of it this way, if your classic Corvette needs some body work and paint, do you want to do it yourself (there are some great videos on you tube that can teach you) or to you let an experienced professional do it[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 7972096, member: 84179"]Acetone is a solvent and does not react with the metal surfaces of a coin. It WILL NOT remove toning and it WILL NOT affect luster (caused by microscopic flow lines) You can remove tarnish by using one of the various types of chemical dips BUT unless you have a lot of of experience (and some chemistry and metallurgy background helps) you are almost guaranteed to screw it up reduce the value. Think of it this way, if your classic Corvette needs some body work and paint, do you want to do it yourself (there are some great videos on you tube that can teach you) or to you let an experienced professional do it[/QUOTE]
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