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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;diocletian, post: 774064, member: 15273&quot;]I agree with the op&#039;s choice to send his coin in for removal. Heck a quart of this stuff would&#039;ve cost him 5 or 6 bucks anyway. Why mess around with a better date coin?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since we hear about acetone all the time lets have a look at what it does to coins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here are two coins I painted with high gloss oil based paint and let dry overnight (basicaly varnish with pigment.) I soaked both of them in acetone for less than a minute before it went to work. I did use a china bristle artist brush to help things along and get into the tight places and both coins were in acetone for 4 minutes. Both coins could&#039;ve stayed in a little longer but I left a bit for the photos.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The proof Ike did have a slight hayes that went away after I patted it with a cotton cloth and it did lighten some tarnish as you can see.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The un sol I noticed no change to the toning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We don&#039;t throw coins in acetone for no reason but if they have tar, tape glue, shelac, pvc damage, etc, It&#039;s fine to use. Is it flammable? Yes. Does it stink? Yes. So does gasoline and we put it in our cars, lawn mowers, etc. everyday.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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