Slab Polishing - An Example

Since this topic has popped up a couple times recently, here's an example of one I just did:


Before:



After (notice many scratches gone & particularly the milky patch at about 6):



All that with about 1 minute's worth of work.

This was using the Novus Polishing Set (fine only in this case).

 

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Nice work! I only have two slabbed coins, so it is not worth it to me yet to buy any scratch remover, but I probably will down the line.

 

One thing about polishing that might be helpful. If you plan to image the coins, the final polish should be done in the direction the lighting will be coming from. My lighting is normally at 10 and 2 so I polish in those directions. This helps to hide tiny scratches from the camera. If you have large scratches that won't come out, line them up with the lights if possible. It really can make a big difference.

 

Is this the same stuff they sell at automotive shops , to take scratches off of plastic , or especially for slabs |?
rzage
BTW Good job .

 

I would think it's the same thing you use on Plexiglas

 

Thanks I have a few slabs that could use it .
rzage

 

Thanks, I never tried that!

 

Which picture displays the actual color of the coin best, the before or after?

Nice work, by the way.