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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gsimonel, post: 2591586, member: 82549&quot;]What have you got to lose? 10, 20 bucks? Give it a shot and see what you think. You may end up like Doug Smith. thinking it&#039;s a waste of time and money, or you may up end hooked, like me. (Don&#039;t let that idea frighten you; I&#039;m not talking about appearance.)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Great advice. I second it.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Distilled water works better than olive oil. It&#039;s also much cheaper and less messy. Also, get a brass bristle brush, but hold off on using it initially.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Do this for the first few days or so, using only the toothbrush--cut the bristles down to about 1/16 - 1/8 of an inch or so--and a little dish washing liquid until all the soft, surface dirt washes off. Once all the easy stuff has been removed you can start letting the coins soak for a week or two between cleanings. Progress will be much slower. This is when you break out the brass bristle brush. Check the coin very carefully the first time you use it (buy yourself a good coin loupe if you don&#039;t already have one) to make sure that you aren&#039;t damaging the patina. Brass is softer than bronze, so it won&#039;t scratch the metal, but every now and then you might get a coin with a very soft. light green patina, which the brass bristles can damage.</p><p><br /></p><p>But the most important thing to remember is to be patient and have fun exploring. Consider the cost of the coins as an investment in entertainment rather than in rare or valuable coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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