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You also agree to follow these guidelines. You must agree to these rules to be a member of this forum. NO SPAM! Spam is deleted within minutes, no spam will ever be left in our community.
1. Post a front and back image of your coin with a specific question about what you’re seeing or asking about and one coin per topic.
2. Please remove coin from the holder unless it’s US or an official mint case or unless it is graded by a grading service.
3. Images should be taken by a camera or cell phone camera, we ask that members don’t use images through a microscope screen.
4. Always start your own topic, please don’t ask about your coin or post your coin in someone else’s coin topic.
5. Do not send private messages about your coin unless an Admin ask you too and the same for sending emails through the board.
6. No spam. Do not post any links to your coin or other non-coin websites.
7. Always be respectful even if something makes you upset or you don’t agree with a member. You can always get a second opinion elsewhere. If you have an issue then politely ask an admin in an PM. PM’s are for issues, technical and personal, but not for coin questions (refer to number 5 on this list). Our community is not a soap box for complaining or drama, so please refrain from doing so here.[/size]
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Re: coin cleaning
Coin care leaves an oil film on coins. Mild dipping effect.
Conserv is a volatile dip similar to acetone.
I have never used either... This is just googling other forums.
Anything that removes grime will expose the surface underneath that has not seen light or oxidation. This results in bright areas around devices and lettering. Most experienced with coins can see the effect quickly as "cleaned."
Anything that removes tone is removing actual layers of metal oxide and results in a dulled surface. Also easily detected by an experienced collector.
Many sellers remove the oxide layer so their coin looks shinier (more one color).And, while this looks good in a photo, it does not in hand. Those who notice the difference often feel scammed once the coin is in hand.
If you are dealing with dug coins, then go for it.
Conserv is a volatile dip similar to acetone.
I have never used either... This is just googling other forums.
Anything that removes grime will expose the surface underneath that has not seen light or oxidation. This results in bright areas around devices and lettering. Most experienced with coins can see the effect quickly as "cleaned."
Anything that removes tone is removing actual layers of metal oxide and results in a dulled surface. Also easily detected by an experienced collector.
Many sellers remove the oxide layer so their coin looks shinier (more one color).And, while this looks good in a photo, it does not in hand. Those who notice the difference often feel scammed once the coin is in hand.
If you are dealing with dug coins, then go for it.
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Re: coin cleaning
Thanks for the clear explanation. I'm a newbie to this hobby and now I know when to clean and when not to.mhonzell wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:37 pm Coin care leaves an oil film on coins. Mild dipping effect.
Conserv is a volatile dip similar to acetone.
I have never used either... This is just googling other forums.
Anything that removes grime will expose the surface underneath that has not seen light or oxidation. This results of viasil supplement in bright areas around devices and lettering. Most experienced with coins can see the effect quickly as "cleaned."
Anything that removes tone is removing actual layers of metal oxide and results in a dulled surface. Also easily detected by an experienced collector.
Many sellers remove the oxide layer so their coin looks shinier (more one color).And, while this looks good in a photo, it does not in hand. Those who notice the difference often feel scammed once the coin is in hand.
If you are dealing with dug coins, then go for it.
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Re: coin cleaning
Thanks for this kind a explanation very helpful.mhonzell wrote: ↑Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:37 pm Coin care leaves an oil film on coins. Mild dipping effect.
Conserv is a volatile dip similar to acetone.
I have never used either... This is just googling other forums.
Anything that removes grime will expose the surface underneath that has not seen light or oxidation. This results in bright areas around devices and lettering. Most experienced with coins can see the effect quickly as "cleaned."
Anything that removes tone is removing actual layers of metal oxide and results in a dulled surface. Also easily detected by an experienced collector.
Many sellers remove the oxide layer so their coin looks shinier (more one color).And, while this looks good in a photo, it does not in hand. Those who notice the difference often feel scammed once the coin is in hand.
If you are dealing with dug coins, then go for it.
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Re: coin cleaning
:thumbsup: Mark, the most cleaning that I have ever done, is a five-minute "vibratory bath" in distilled water.
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