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:

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

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.

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

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?

Re: How do i clean coins?
 

What does aluminum plus boliling water do?

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Im looking for stuff the i can find at my house or cheap at homdepot not looking to spend alot :smokin:

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Which one of the products is best for SAE ?

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?

Re: How do i clean coins?
 

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.

Re: How do i clean coins?
 

Wow that sounds creative as heck............ I might have try just on the curiosity factor.


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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.

Re: How do i clean coins?
 

why bother?

ez est is stronger. ms70 is more gentle. thats about all I can say for comparison.

Re: Colorized???
 

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.