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<p>[QUOTE="AngelKitty, post: 1439429, member: 37889"]Here's a question for you. I bought this 1803 draped bust large cent that is absolutely gorgeous - except for the huge splotch of glue on the reverse. I knew it had the glue on it, but I figured acetone would take care of it right quick. Well, apparently it's Super Mega Special Impenetrable Glue, because it's resisted everything I've thrown at it:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]176887.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This is after acetone, distilled water, boiling distilled water (poured on it, I didn't actually boil the coin), acetone again, olive oil, and acetone again to remove the olive oil. It hasn't budged so much as a flake. I've seen people on other forums recommending WD-40, but I'm really, REALLY afraid to try WD-40 on this pretty without getting other opinions. I knew the other stuff wouldn't hurt the coin, but is WD-40 really safe? If not, is there something safer I can use? Is it worth sending to NCS? Should I leave it alone? This is my first draped bust coin, my favorite design, I've been wanting one for ages, I'd really rather not risk wrecking it.</p><p><br /></p><p>What do? D:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="AngelKitty, post: 1439429, member: 37889"]Here's a question for you. I bought this 1803 draped bust large cent that is absolutely gorgeous - except for the huge splotch of glue on the reverse. I knew it had the glue on it, but I figured acetone would take care of it right quick. Well, apparently it's Super Mega Special Impenetrable Glue, because it's resisted everything I've thrown at it: [ATTACH]176887.vB[/ATTACH] This is after acetone, distilled water, boiling distilled water (poured on it, I didn't actually boil the coin), acetone again, olive oil, and acetone again to remove the olive oil. It hasn't budged so much as a flake. I've seen people on other forums recommending WD-40, but I'm really, REALLY afraid to try WD-40 on this pretty without getting other opinions. I knew the other stuff wouldn't hurt the coin, but is WD-40 really safe? If not, is there something safer I can use? Is it worth sending to NCS? Should I leave it alone? This is my first draped bust coin, my favorite design, I've been wanting one for ages, I'd really rather not risk wrecking it. What do? D:[/QUOTE]
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