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<p>[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1308451, member: 15199"]After the acetone, hold by edge ,rinse acetone over the coin and allow it to air dry while still holding by edge. takes about 15 seconds. Do in a ventilated, no flame area. No wiping necessary. If it still looks gunky repeat the process. </p><p><br /></p><p>As a suggestion, If a person is inexperienced on this, don't be impatient. Put your good coins aside and wait until you have gained experience and knowledge. Chemistry for instance. The nice coins can be rinsed in acetone to stop any fingerprint damage or PVC substances, out into an inert holder, and wait 5 to 10 years. IMO.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1308451, member: 15199"]After the acetone, hold by edge ,rinse acetone over the coin and allow it to air dry while still holding by edge. takes about 15 seconds. Do in a ventilated, no flame area. No wiping necessary. If it still looks gunky repeat the process. As a suggestion, If a person is inexperienced on this, don't be impatient. Put your good coins aside and wait until you have gained experience and knowledge. Chemistry for instance. The nice coins can be rinsed in acetone to stop any fingerprint damage or PVC substances, out into an inert holder, and wait 5 to 10 years. IMO. Jim[/QUOTE]
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