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<p>[QUOTE="GSDykes, post: 4031691, member: 73321"]Thanks for your input. Though others have gone before me, I am not daunted. WD40 was developed after many tests, beyond 40. Penicillin development required lots of failed tests, and of course the Salk vaccine required much failure. I realize that these tests have been done before, but not exactly in the same way as I proceed. Part of this demonstration is for the benefit of those who themselves have never experimented as such, and are therefore curious, for them mainly - I forge ahead. </p><p>Another part of this demonstration, is illustrating how one protects the coins AFTER the chemical soaks, how to stop air and moisture from further contamination(s). But I am getting ahead of myself. How many current members have intimate knowledge of these basic tests? I already know some are curious, and have not been down the well worn road.</p><p>Tests with Krud Kutter, Goof Off, electrolysis, et al, ketchup, vinegar, and other acids are not involved here. Though I may mix olive oil and vinegar someday for a test. I certainly do not intentionally want to damage the coins. Thus I proceed. </p><p>Again thank you for your reminder(s).</p><p>Gary in Washington[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GSDykes, post: 4031691, member: 73321"]Thanks for your input. Though others have gone before me, I am not daunted. WD40 was developed after many tests, beyond 40. Penicillin development required lots of failed tests, and of course the Salk vaccine required much failure. I realize that these tests have been done before, but not exactly in the same way as I proceed. Part of this demonstration is for the benefit of those who themselves have never experimented as such, and are therefore curious, for them mainly - I forge ahead. Another part of this demonstration, is illustrating how one protects the coins AFTER the chemical soaks, how to stop air and moisture from further contamination(s). But I am getting ahead of myself. How many current members have intimate knowledge of these basic tests? I already know some are curious, and have not been down the well worn road. Tests with Krud Kutter, Goof Off, electrolysis, et al, ketchup, vinegar, and other acids are not involved here. Though I may mix olive oil and vinegar someday for a test. I certainly do not intentionally want to damage the coins. Thus I proceed. Again thank you for your reminder(s). Gary in Washington[/QUOTE]
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