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<p>[QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 302122, member: 4552"]Usualy misunderstanding. More than likely not Verdigris, PVC or corrosion. Appears to be Copper Carbonate from exposure to Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide and moisture. Almost everywhere you'll see Copper, Brass and Bronze turning green from that exposure. Anything more than soaking in Acetone would be removing part of the coin's metal leaving pot marks. If in a state of disperatioin try a very mild solution of Baking soda and distilled water and very, very lightly rub with that. This will neutralize additional reactions for a while at least. Then make sure you put in a 2x2 or something like that. </p><p>For guns! After you use them clean well with almost anything. I use Carburator Cleaner and a soft wire brush. Also, WD-40. When the black color stops, I spray the inside with spray grease. Naturally you really must clean out this stuff prior to another round of shooting. You can purchase a decent Carburator Cleaner in a can at Walmart. Not sure but I think it's called Teck or Tech or something like that and in a black colored can. Also, in the same auto section you can find the spray grease by the same manufacturer. The spray grease is in a can and you can attach the little red plastic tube to the head and use in small areas. This stuff is great for long term storage of guns also. I use it on my Mauser Broomhandles since I never shoot them. Same with my Lugers. I use the same thing on door hindges, fence gates, door locks and many other places. It will stay so don't put it in places where you will be touching with nice clothing on.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 302122, member: 4552"]Usualy misunderstanding. More than likely not Verdigris, PVC or corrosion. Appears to be Copper Carbonate from exposure to Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide and moisture. Almost everywhere you'll see Copper, Brass and Bronze turning green from that exposure. Anything more than soaking in Acetone would be removing part of the coin's metal leaving pot marks. If in a state of disperatioin try a very mild solution of Baking soda and distilled water and very, very lightly rub with that. This will neutralize additional reactions for a while at least. Then make sure you put in a 2x2 or something like that. For guns! After you use them clean well with almost anything. I use Carburator Cleaner and a soft wire brush. Also, WD-40. When the black color stops, I spray the inside with spray grease. Naturally you really must clean out this stuff prior to another round of shooting. You can purchase a decent Carburator Cleaner in a can at Walmart. Not sure but I think it's called Teck or Tech or something like that and in a black colored can. Also, in the same auto section you can find the spray grease by the same manufacturer. The spray grease is in a can and you can attach the little red plastic tube to the head and use in small areas. This stuff is great for long term storage of guns also. I use it on my Mauser Broomhandles since I never shoot them. Same with my Lugers. I use the same thing on door hindges, fence gates, door locks and many other places. It will stay so don't put it in places where you will be touching with nice clothing on.[/QUOTE]
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