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<p>[QUOTE="Prime Mover, post: 2739454, member: 38783"]Slowed, yes, by "slabbing it", either in an air-tite capsule (and yes, they do make them for bars too, I use them), or for a coin sending it to a TPG. You can also use a desiccant gel pack in your storage vessels (look at other threads here and you'll see some discussions) to help wick away moisture and humidity.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stopped, no.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cleaned, yes. A dip in Acetone (and please, use pure acetone NOT nail polish remover) will usually remove most if not all light surface toning (tarnish). There are other cleaners such as MS70 which will also work, but they are harsh on the metal. If it was a proof finish, anything other than acetone (and even improperly dipped in acetone) you can kiss that proof finish goodbye.</p><p><br /></p><p>If it's bullion, honestly tho who cares? Personally I like toning on coins and don't mind it on my bullion. Even those "nasty" AT ones can be rather interesting and eye-catching if you understand and appreciate it for what it is.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Prime Mover, post: 2739454, member: 38783"]Slowed, yes, by "slabbing it", either in an air-tite capsule (and yes, they do make them for bars too, I use them), or for a coin sending it to a TPG. You can also use a desiccant gel pack in your storage vessels (look at other threads here and you'll see some discussions) to help wick away moisture and humidity. Stopped, no. Cleaned, yes. A dip in Acetone (and please, use pure acetone NOT nail polish remover) will usually remove most if not all light surface toning (tarnish). There are other cleaners such as MS70 which will also work, but they are harsh on the metal. If it was a proof finish, anything other than acetone (and even improperly dipped in acetone) you can kiss that proof finish goodbye. If it's bullion, honestly tho who cares? Personally I like toning on coins and don't mind it on my bullion. Even those "nasty" AT ones can be rather interesting and eye-catching if you understand and appreciate it for what it is.[/QUOTE]
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