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« on: September 28, 2008, 09:34:06 PM » |
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Hi all,
Is it safe to place a Lincoln cent in acetone, and if Yes for How long shold i leave the coin in it ?
Thanks
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triggersmob
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« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2008, 10:12:27 PM » |
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Amr, Acetone will not harm the Lincoln cent over a short period. I have not emersed them for any long period, so maybe someone else can enlighten you here. Copper can tend to get colourful tones on the surface if dipping is done in cold weather (that might not worry you in Egypt). So I would recommend warm conditions when dipping, followed by distilled water rinse and pat dry with a soft cloth.
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2008, 10:29:23 PM » |
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Thanks Steve Correct me if i am wrong, the acetone that i intend to use is that found at the pharmacy "the one used for nail polish removing" right? Bytheway, i didnt receive the package yet and i sent you a reply to your last mail today
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« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2008, 02:39:00 AM » |
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I would not use Nail Polish Remover on any coin. Nail Polish Remover contains other harsh chemicals & you are likely to end up with a very damaged coin.
Acetone used for 'dipping' coins is 100% pure Acetone, available in hardware stores & Auto stores etc. Some people add it to their petrol tank to boost their car's performance.
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2008, 06:47:03 AM » |
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Thanks, Nancy. I forgot to specify that.
Amr, hopefully your package shouldn't be too far away. When I saw this post I was hoping you had received the Lincolns. Sent you back an e-mail.
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2008, 04:08:18 PM » |
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Thanks Nancy, You have saved my Lincolns I'll try to find the 100% Acetone, but if i use it How long should i keep the Lincoln cents in it?? And Will my coins be considered cleaned ? Thanks
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2008, 04:10:17 PM » |
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Amr, your coins shouldn't be labelled as cleaned if you soak them in acetone. Acetone doesn't remove any metal and isn't a harsh abrasive. It simply eats away any plastics that might have attached themselves to the surface of your coins. This is really good for cleaning old, sticky PVC from the surface of a coin.
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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2008, 04:16:21 PM » |
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I'd be inclined to try it out on coins that aren't part of your main collection before using it on coins with any value. It's better to be safe than sorry.
What are you trying to remove from the Lincolns?
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2008, 04:19:21 PM » |
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Amr, hopefully your package shouldn't be too far away. When I saw this post I was hoping you had received the Lincolns.
No, These are from another package i received from USA Usually packages take 10 to 14 days from USA and 3 to 4 weeks from Australia to reach Egypt. Thanks for you concern Steve
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2008, 04:40:02 PM » |
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What are you trying to remove from the Lincolns?
I dont know exactly, but some Wheets have a layer on it. I think it is similar to that formed when you place a tape on a surface and then remove it. It forms a sticky layer. I think this looks the same but with a difference that it is not sticky and it didnt turn black. The coins were place in a dansco album. It looks as if the coins have dust on them
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2008, 04:46:43 PM » |
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This is really good for cleaning old, sticky PVC from the surface of a coin.
I think it might be PVC because the coins are placed in a dansco album for a long time now. It looks the same as when you wipe a surface with a wet towel and leave it to air dry, it aquires a thin non sticky layer of something like dust.
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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2008, 08:37:33 PM » |
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