Will MS70 Cleaner Damage Jefferson Nickels?

moosesr

I have heard that luster is a very important factor in getting a high grade from PCGS on a Jefferson Nickel. Will MS70 enhance the luster of a MS Jefferson nickel without damaging the coin?

Thanks, Charlie

braddick

-Only if you drink it because you're then likely to drop the coin as you pass out.

Ok, I'm not giving up my day job.

Seriously,
MS70 works great on Nickel and Silver as long as it's USED AS PER THE DIRECTIONS! That means no experimenting (tempting).
Also a through rinse afterwards- you almost can't rinse too much!

keithdagen

Find some lower grade nickels out of your pocket change to experiment on. After you see the results there, you can decide whether or not to use the product on your high-grade pieces.

braddick

Keith- the only risk here is the final assessment.
Circulated coins 'currate/clean' differently than MintState and/or Proof coins.

It's better if he takes some MintState common nickels and experiments with those instead.

Also- AGAIN: follow the directions exactly!

Coppernicus

I am amazed that supposed pros are recommending cleaning high-end coins.

Coppernicus

clackamas

Try Acetone first, but I guess it depends on what you are trying to remove. Most Nickles will come out great after some swishing in acetone. Acetone removes PVC, and that dirty roll lint/filth that you get. I just got a 66FS 1972 Jeff and I used a qtip and acetone to remove the roll grime. Use the qtips liberally, you don't want to create hairlines from a pice of metal in the Qtip.

braddick

<< <i>I am amazed that supposed pros are recommending cleaning high-end coins. Coppernicus >>



I know there is a rude comment in there somewhere- but overlooking that: Why not enhance a Modern Nickel with a quick dip? Sometimes the minting process leaves a slight unsightly residue on the coin- Clad and Nickel are real prone to this- that a quick rinse gets rid of.

I'd love to hear how that is a problem?
I'm open minded.

Are you?

Coppernicus

Braddick, et. al. - No offense intended; rather a word of caution. There are a lot of novices on these boards and IMHO, we should all be VERY careful in given cleaning advice. In experienced hands, a quick dip can achieve the results you note in the situations you note but I hope you will agree that in general, cleaning is to be avoided. One mistake can take a great coin in the hands of a newbie and turn it into a problem coin in the hands of a newly disgruntled hobbyist.

Coppernicus

braddick

How true.
Excellent points made.

quarterjack

Moosesr, i have used MS70 on nickel in the past with Great results. Remember to get it rinsed off completely with water and then i'll go over the coin with Acetone on a Qtip to remove any residual and then a final going over with alcohol , dry it throughly. A word of caution, Acetone and alcohol are both very flammable.

Good Luck

Dave