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<p>[QUOTE="PlanoSteve, post: 4327720, member: 91609"]This will depend on how bad/deep the scratches are (& not for actual cracks).</p><p><br /></p><p>In all cases, start with a <u>clean</u>, <u>soft</u>, <u>dampened</u> cloth, such as an old T-shirt. <b><i><u>Never</u></i></b> use a power tool - only your finger wrapped in cloth! (ie, your Dremel should never even be in the same room as your coins! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie57" alt=":jawdrop:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie59" alt=":joyful:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />)</p><p><br /></p><p>Start with the least aggressive polish, such as "whitening" tooth paste (usually white, it has a very fine grit which may be enough do the job; I've used this). After trying a spot, wipe off with a clean damp cloth & hopefully that will do the trick. It may take awhile.</p><p><br /></p><p>If that doesn't meet you satisfaction, use auto polishing compound (auto parts store). It has a slightly more aggressive grit & works great, if needed. (I use "Turtle Wax" brand to polish my acrylic pens on a lathe - the result is a stunning glass like finish. This works so well, you may have to do the entire surface to make it look even. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />) Again, wipe clean only with a clean dampened cloth.</p><p><br /></p><p>If this doesn't work, the last thing I would try is one of the headlight restoring kits (also at an auto parts store). I have not used this myself, but if needed I would not hesitate to try it.</p><p><br /></p><p>In all these instances above, be sure to not leave any residue on the coffin. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" alt=":p" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> And always use a <b><i>damp</i></b>, <u>not dripping wet</u>, cloth. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>After that, I would either learn to live with it, or send it to the TPG for re-holdering.</p><p><br /></p><p>Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you ever use/apply wax, grease, oil or any other substance which will remain on the surface & possibly degrade or contaminate the holder <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />, or transfer to your hands while fondling <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> your trophy!</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope that helps...JMO! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie50" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="PlanoSteve, post: 4327720, member: 91609"]This will depend on how bad/deep the scratches are (& not for actual cracks). In all cases, start with a [U]clean[/U], [U]soft[/U], [U]dampened[/U] cloth, such as an old T-shirt. [B][I][U]Never[/U][/I][/B] use a power tool - only your finger wrapped in cloth! (ie, your Dremel should never even be in the same room as your coins! :jawdrop::joyful:) Start with the least aggressive polish, such as "whitening" tooth paste (usually white, it has a very fine grit which may be enough do the job; I've used this). After trying a spot, wipe off with a clean damp cloth & hopefully that will do the trick. It may take awhile. If that doesn't meet you satisfaction, use auto polishing compound (auto parts store). It has a slightly more aggressive grit & works great, if needed. (I use "Turtle Wax" brand to polish my acrylic pens on a lathe - the result is a stunning glass like finish. This works so well, you may have to do the entire surface to make it look even. :D) Again, wipe clean only with a clean dampened cloth. If this doesn't work, the last thing I would try is one of the headlight restoring kits (also at an auto parts store). I have not used this myself, but if needed I would not hesitate to try it. In all these instances above, be sure to not leave any residue on the coffin. :p And always use a [B][I]damp[/I][/B], [U]not dripping wet[/U], cloth. ;) After that, I would either learn to live with it, or send it to the TPG for re-holdering. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you ever use/apply wax, grease, oil or any other substance which will remain on the surface & possibly degrade or contaminate the holder :(, or transfer to your hands while fondling :D your trophy! Hope that helps...JMO! :happy:;)[/QUOTE]
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