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2013-W Buffalo Reverse Proof NGC PF-70 "holder scuffed" submitted it for reholder

jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,710 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited August 10, 2019 4:21AM in Buy, Sell, & Trade - U.S. Coins



Anyone interested in a 2013-W Reverse proof Buffalo 1 oz Gold . Resides in an NGC PF-70Holder, with ANA Chicago label, but holder is scuffed to death and needs to be reholdered.

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  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What kind of animal would do that to a buffalo in an acrylic cage? Good deal!

    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.
  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,902 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bump 4 U :)

    Holder can be easily polished to like new condition. If you have not done it before this would be a good one to try. :)

  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ifthevamzarockin said:
    Bump 4 U :)

    Holder can be easily polished to like new condition. If you have not done it before this would be a good one to try. :)

    Please share. I’ve tried all of the tricks people have suggested. The slabs never look any different when I’ve done it.

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,902 ✭✭✭✭✭

    More than happy to share how I do it. With my method most slabs can be restored in about 5 to 15 minutes, others like yours or worse will take me about 30 minutes. There are other threads here that talk about it, some of those methods may work just as well. Will post details here as soon as I can.

  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,902 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 9, 2019 10:10PM

    The things you need are: Ultra Fine polishing compound , Medium polishing compound & some ultra fine wet sandpaper 2000 & 3000 grit. (one sheet of each will be enough to do many slabs) These items can be purchased at your nearest auto paint supply store & some auto parts places. Meguiar's has a good selection for polishing compounds. You will be able to restore 100's of slabs & polish scratches off your car for very little money.

    First off, do not use sandpaper or compound on the hologram labels!
    If you feel you can't be quite careful enough around the label use some tape to protect it.

    A little WD-40 works well to remove any tape/glue/adhesive that may be on the holder, use a small amount on a clean cotton cloth. Many slabs will look much better with just the ultra fine compound and about 5 minutes work, this is where you want to start. If that didn't remove everything you can try the medium compound next and then follow up with the ultra fine. You want to use a clean cotton cloth and a circular motion when polishing. Directional polishing or sanding can give the plastic a grain effect. Do not scrub on just the scratch or imperfection to remove it, you will create a visible dish or defect in the plastic. Even sanding and polishing across the entire slab surface is the secret to good results. All the compound and rubbing will not help a slab like yours. For one like yours you need to start with 3000 grit sandpaper. Cut a small 1 inch x 1 inch square of sandpaper and put a drop or 2 of water on the slab. Use an even circular sanding motion and sand until imperfections are gone. If needed use 2000 grit then go over it with the 3000 grit. Next use the medium compound to polish sanding scratches out then follow up with ultra fine to remove the medium compound scratches. Use ultra fine until crystal clear. All the time staying away from the hologram label as mentioned.
    All operations are to be done by hand, do not use power sanders or polishers.

    This works well with PCGS & NGC slabs. The ANACS and GSA holders are not as easy and take more time and a softer touch.

    I have removed very deep scratches and holders soo scratched up that it was hard to see the coin. I have done 100's of slabs this way, not sure why I have never taken the time to do a before & after photo. Might have to do that for a future thread.

    Edited to add: I just found a NGC slab I cracked out, I will try to get a demo put together in a few days.

  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ifthevamzarockin Thank you for taking the time to provide such a detailed post. I will definitely try this out.

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,902 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Downtown1974 said:
    @ifthevamzarockin Thank you for taking the time to provide such a detailed post. I will definitely try this out.

    Post before & after photos if you can.

  • ilmoamilmoam Posts: 29 ✭

    What is your asking price?

    References: ChrisRx, Gerard, commoncents05, jrt103, jfoot13 & JohnT58

  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,710 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I read your post and thanks for the info. This slab was too far past gone to fix, into the label as well, so I went ahead and submitted for reholder.

  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,902 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Before & After on another thread. :)

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1024115/how-to-fix-a-scratched-slab/p1?new=1

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