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JFYI, The processes for cleaning Gold coins generally are identical to those of Silver coins except when there are "Copper spots". A believed proprietary process of which I haven't seen a disclosure, and seldom an adequate process for removal.

JMHO

 

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Simplicity itself...if you can tell it has been cleaned, it has been cleaned. If you can't tell, it has not been cleaned. An acetone wash is not cleaning.

 

You need to understand how acetone works. It's a solvent that removes dirt and organic crud. Over time, if this stuff is left on a coin, it may lead to corrosion. Unlike dips, it doesn't react with metal or toning on a coin. Lots of upside and very little downside when using acetone for short soaks.

 

I thought those posts looked familiar

 

Not to worry. Rinsing a coin in acetone leaves no identifiable sign. No different that rinsing in water.

Edit: except for aluminum coins. Don't rinse aluminum coins in acetone.

 

HMMMM I'll Acetone with some Cull copper and silver coins and see if it's worth it for me. that way if I don't like it I am out nothing.

 

That's what I meant...

 

Some here have reported that acetone can tone BU or proof copper coins.

 

It’s true. I’m honestly surprised he’s allowed to get away with it since he was banned. But I guess if he behaves who cares.

 

This is the same old argument of cleaning vs improper cleaning. Any experienced collector knows that there is such a thing as acceptable (non-damaging) cleaning.

 

Was he banned or did he just stop?

 

He took over this site with so many threads with just links and nothing anyone cared for. Now You can only tell who is posting based on the writing style. I don't care but they could be honest about who is actually posting.

 

I’m pretty sure Reuben was banned. But it was so long ago maybe I’m remembering it wrong.

 

I have seen, however, situations where you soak a coin in acetone and then when it dries, leftover carbides or oxides precipitate on the coin in a pattern around the letters and devices, even if you pat it dry. I am not sure how to defeat this yet.

 

Don’t let the acetone dry on the coin. Rinse the coin with distilled water after it’s removed from the acetone.

 

If you have this problem, the acetone is dirty and needs to be changed. You can also use a second container with acetone. Soak in one, then remove and give it a quick rinse in the second bath.

Most of this stuff is covered in detail in older threads. I recommend checking the archives. You've been here long enough to know how that works

 

He is not getting away with anything because this is my account and I use it. Truthfully, you chatterboxes should be ashamed of yourselves. My father never did anything wrong to any of you, other than sharing coins and his network resources, and you just continue with a witch hunt. It is unwarranted.

I try to keep things informative and light on all my posts and you guys are vicious.

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/hello-i-am-shmuel.19453/#post-172143

 

Yeah, I see how vicious they were on you...

 

I never said one negative thing to or about your father. But, he was kicked off the forum for violating the rules. That’s not my fault and there is nothing that I should be ashamed for.

But he clearly uses your account and as a banned member…that’s putting your account at risk.