Wax On, Wax Off?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Co1ns, Jul 7, 2020.

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Do you apply wax to your restored coins?

  1. Yes, all of them.

    3 vote(s)
    14.3%

  2. Yes, only some coins.

    6 vote(s)
    28.6%

  3. No, never.

    12 vote(s)
    57.1%
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  1. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    ...unsalted, please.
     
    Kentucky, Jul 7, 2020
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  3. kevin McGonigal

    kevin McGonigal Well-Known Member

    I have never tried butter. Does it leave a rancid or any other kind of odor?
     
    kevin McGonigal, Jul 7, 2020
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  4. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Please don't
     
    Kentucky, Jul 7, 2020
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  5. robinjojo

    robinjojo Well-Known Member

    Here are images that I posted on the other current thread concerning Renwax. This is an 80 drachma of Cleopatra VII.

    Here's the before, after cleaning with distilled water and acetone (there seemed to be some nail polish on the coin). The surfaces are somewhat rough.

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    Here's the after, with two applications of Renwax.

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    The surfaces are rather glossy, and the color more even, especially on the obverse. The second photo was taken with a flash.

    I would not use Renwax for all bronze coins, but it seems that this example benefited from the treatment.
     
    robinjojo, Jul 7, 2020
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