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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;chascat, post: 2356571, member: 76792&quot;]As mentioned earlier, go to &quot;The Ike Group&quot;, they have an extensive cleaning system which is very similar to mine.&nbsp; The only major difference is that I use a solution of 50% clear ammonia and 50% distilled water for the dipping.&nbsp; This is not an acid, therefore, the dangers from &quot;hot&quot; dips is greatly reduced.&nbsp; The rinse is most important so after dipping, rinse in hot tap water at least 1 minute, then in distilled water before drying.&nbsp; I like a hair dryer.&nbsp; Some like a final alcohol dip to speed up drying.&nbsp; Experiment with junk proofs and you will develop your favorite method.</p><p><br /></p><p>I DON,T RECOMMEND dipping M S strikes,especially Franklins from mint sets as this ugly toning will probably never come off anyway. Copper proof coins are tricky so don,t use strong dips on them.&nbsp; M S coppers may turn pinkish and dull, so I don,t dip them.&nbsp; The ammonia solution also works well with proof sets from 1971 thru 1989.&nbsp; Most after 1989 have fine mint packaging and don,t need work.&nbsp; Finally, I have had some silver proof sets from the 90,s begin to show hazing. I have dipped many of these with much success.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chascat[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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