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Silver Storm | 05-09-2008 04:46 PM
How do i clean coins? Im not taking about polishing BU morgans I got some old dirty coins that have tar and real hard dirt and are now junk silver but i wanted to know if thare is a way i can clean the hard dirt of without taking the tarnish or scratching them and wreck them :bath: I hope after thay might even be worth more than "junk silver" :thinkey:

Seleukus Nikator | 05-09-2008 05:16 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? acetone and a qtip gently massaging not rubbing the dirt and grime; rinse with distilled water or, try ms 69 dip or EZ est, two brands you can buy from brent kreuger online. goog that, good supplier

goldminer | 05-09-2008 05:17 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? If they have dirt and a petroleum based crud on them I'd get a gallon of Coleman lantern/stove fuel, soak them for a few days in a safe place, rinse them good outside with a hose, and then shake them around using a container with hot water and good grease-cutting liquid dishwashing detergent...let 'em set a couple days if needed...shake 'em again, and then rinse to see if they're clean.

Seleukus Nikator | 05-09-2008 05:24 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? come to think of it, brasso and a steel wool scouring pad would do the trick too. I mean if theyre junk anyways LOL Lets just hope you dont uncover a 1916 D merc dime while you're scrubbing them

triplelake | 05-09-2008 06:42 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? I have a bunch of Silver eagles coins that I wanted to clean. But I am too lazy to do the aluminum foil + boiling water, is there any ready-made solution that I can buy to clean it without losing the silver content?

Silver Storm | 05-09-2008 07:03 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? Quote:
Originally Posted by triplelake (Post 1097063) I have a bunch of Silver eagles coins that I wanted to clean. But I am too lazy to do the aluminum foil + boiling water, is there any ready-made solution that I can buy to clean it without losing the silver content?
What does aluminum plus boliling water do?

Seleukus Nikator | 05-09-2008 07:14 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? http://www.brent-krueger.com/cleaners.html

Silver Storm | 05-09-2008 07:51 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? Quote:
Originally Posted by Seleukus Nikator (Post 1097109) http://www.brent-krueger.com/cleaners.html
Im looking for stuff the i can find at my house or cheap at homdepot not looking to spend alot :smokin:

triplelake | 05-09-2008 09:38 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? Quote:
Originally Posted by Seleukus Nikator (Post 1097109) http://www.brent-krueger.com/cleaners.html
Which one of the products is best for SAE ?

Gold Sox | 05-10-2008 06:28 PM
Colorized??? I have recently picked up three SE's from my coin dealer for $17 a piece. As he said "these are butt ugly but they're at least bullion. I am thinking of trying to UN-colorize them (or at least one). Morgan mint says, "The colorizing is a permanent part of the coin." That may be PR as I cannot figure how that is possible unless using some type of chemical process. Be that as it may has anyone tried to do this? Any suggestions?

CanadaGoose | 05-10-2008 07:10 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver Storm (Post 1096891) Im not taking about polishing BU morgans I got some old dirty coins that have tar and real hard dirt and are now junk silver but i wanted to know if thare is a way i can clean the hard dirt of without taking the tarnish or scratching them and wreck them :bath: I hope after thay might even be worth more than "junk silver" :thinkey:
You can use penetrating oil like WD40 - give them a soak for a few days & it should come loose if you GENTLY use a toothpick after - even a cotton swab.

Twisted Avatar | 05-10-2008 07:30 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? Quote:
Originally Posted by CanadaGoose (Post 1098147) You can use penetrating oil like WD40 - give them a soak for a few days & it should come loose if you GENTLY use a toothpick after - even a cotton swab.
Wow that sounds creative as heck............ I might have try just on the curiosity factor. T

Hi Ho SILVER | 05-10-2008 07:45 PM
Re: How do i clean coins? TA, a while back you told me to use a dry cloth and work them clean...that's what i've been doing, it takes time, but it's time I enjoy spending with my lil' beauties.

Seleukus Nikator | 05-12-2008 08:41 AM
Re: How do i clean coins? Quote:
Originally Posted by triplelake (Post 1097265) Which one of the products is best for SAE ?
why bother? ez est is stronger. ms70 is more gentle. thats about all I can say for comparison.

EE_ | 05-12-2008 09:50 AM
Re: Colorized??? Quote:
Originally Posted by Gold Sox (Post 1098119) I have recently picked up three SE's from my coin dealer for $17 a piece. As he said "these are butt ugly but they're at least bullion. I am thinking of trying to UN-colorize them (or at least one). Morgan mint says, "The colorizing is a permanent part of the coin." That may be PR as I cannot figure how that is possible unless using some type of chemical process. Be that as it may has anyone tried to do this? Any suggestions?
I've removed colorization by holding the coin gently with hemostats over a gas stove flame. Color up. The metal will conduct heat quicker than the plastic color and it pops right off. Try it and let me know.

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