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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cdb1950, post: 47875, member: 1735&quot;]<b>Zippo Lighter Fluid to clean coins..??</b></p><p><br /></p><p>I was recently asked to evaluate a stamp collection.&nbsp; Had to identify watermarks and such.&nbsp; The stamp guy said I could spend a ton on a special fluid that would moisten the stamp and highlight the watermark without damaging the stamp, or I could use Zippo lighter fluid.&nbsp; It dries completely, leaving no residue on the stamp, apparently.&nbsp; I did some experimenting and, sure enough, it worked just as the philatelist said it would.&nbsp; After having spent years losing brain cells to acetone fumes, I thought it would be interesting to see if this lighter fluid would work on coins.&nbsp; It seems to work every bit as good as acetone and doesn&#039;t appear to leave any residue.&nbsp; I&#039;ve got coins that were cleaned about 4 years ago and they still have the same surfaces they had after they were cleaned.&nbsp; I store my coins in Kointains.</p><p><br /></p><p>Zippo lighter fluid is much purer than Ronson, so don&#039;t get them mixed up.&nbsp; Ronson lighter fluid WILL leave an oily residue.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Anyone ever tried this?&nbsp; Comments?</p><p><br /></p><p>P.S. - The same advice applies, use in a well ventilated area and no smoking.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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