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Message:: [QUOTE="Boss, post: 651253, member: 15110"]I don't give up at all.  On BB so can't reread all of Doug's responses quickly but I absolutely disagree with the "get a new coin".  Easy to say Doug- you don't even buy coins anymore and Don't own any- right?.  To replace my 1911 D is gonna cost $250 + for a quality MS 63ish+ coin.  I paid $180 (how's that for stupid?- based on bad photos).  I bet I would get $50 or less for this coin.  Lot of lost money.  So if there is hope for messed up coins I am all for it.  You certainly CAN improve coins.  I have personally demonstrated this as I referenced with my previous threads on rose thorns and oil.  Lacquer is another story and nothing seems to work so far (as far as complete removal).  The jury is out on this one for me.  Lightly scratched or hairlined coins- get them to tone.  You will get them holdered if you have the proper knowledge on how to tone them safely.  You will make mistakes and loose money too. " Buy a new coin" if you have a problem one??  I reject that advice completely and find it impractical and unrealistic and not productive to the discussion at all.  No hard feelings GD!![/QUOTE]