Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Should I Dip It......
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="TheMont, post: 2505503, member: 80121"]Keep in mind that you can always use acetone (it's also nail polish remover) sold in most places that have drug sections- Walgreens, Walmart, etc. Acetone is mostly used to get sticky residue such a PVC and tape from a coin an has absolutely no effect on the coin. It will not take off toning, which the back of your coin appears to have from the photos, but the front seems to have something on it besides toning. That's the problem with just looking at pictures, you really can't get a feel for the problem unless you can physically touch the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you decide to try, dip the coin in acetone, wash it in running water, and use a soft cloth (I use a microfiber cloth) to DAB it dry. Acetone is very poisonous and it's fumes are not much better, so if you do try, make sure you're in a well ventilated place; I use the bathroom with the exhaust fan on. The old plastic flips are PVC and leave a greenish residue on coins, acetone takes it right off and the third party grading services allow acetone use.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TheMont, post: 2505503, member: 80121"]Keep in mind that you can always use acetone (it's also nail polish remover) sold in most places that have drug sections- Walgreens, Walmart, etc. Acetone is mostly used to get sticky residue such a PVC and tape from a coin an has absolutely no effect on the coin. It will not take off toning, which the back of your coin appears to have from the photos, but the front seems to have something on it besides toning. That's the problem with just looking at pictures, you really can't get a feel for the problem unless you can physically touch the coin. If you decide to try, dip the coin in acetone, wash it in running water, and use a soft cloth (I use a microfiber cloth) to DAB it dry. Acetone is very poisonous and it's fumes are not much better, so if you do try, make sure you're in a well ventilated place; I use the bathroom with the exhaust fan on. The old plastic flips are PVC and leave a greenish residue on coins, acetone takes it right off and the third party grading services allow acetone use.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Should I Dip It......
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...