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PVC damage...It's killin' me....

razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
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I sent a 1950-S/D Wash. Quarter to ANACS some time ago. This bad boys at least 64 with a thumb on 65. There's was a small green spot on it when I submitted it; therefore, ANACS BB'ed it for PVC. Can anyone give me a suggestion on how to remove this green speck? I've heard of acetone being a safe agent for removal. How long should I soak? If this doesn't work, what other suggestions can you fine folks render? I'd appreciate your input because I want this baby in a PCGS slab.image



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  • allmancoinsallmancoins Posts: 185
    Koinsolv is the way to go. When the grading co's bodybag you, this is really the only method which is acceptable as a cleanser since it will only remove pvc.
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  • longtimecollectorlongtimecollector Posts: 2,368 ✭
    Allman........ you have stock in Koin-Solv ??? Acetone works just fine for PVC removal with no detectable evidence...... Soak it for a minute if you have to......... light use of a cotton swab dipped in acetone should handle the job quite nicely after that.
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  • ksteelheaderksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭


    << <i>Allman........ you have stock in Koin-Solv ??? Acetone works just fine for PVC removal with no detectable evidence...... Soak it for a minute if you have to......... light use of a cotton swab dipped in acetone should handle the job quite nicely after that. >>




    Ditto!
  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    Some acetone soaks take several hours or a day or two, depending on how much pvc there is.....
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  • ksteelheaderksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭


    << <i>Some acetone soaks take several hours or a day or two, depending on how much pvc there is..... >>



    Usually, if the soak takes that long to remove the pvc, there will be some pitting where the pvc was!
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Yep! A coin swished in acetone takes a few moments to get everything off. A toothpick can help as well in some cases if carefully used.
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,184 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Too bad that ANACS dint offer to remove it for you for a small fee. There was probly no reason to get your coin back in a BB if they were sure it was PVC and they coulda fixed it.
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  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,275 ✭✭✭
    Go to your local Home Depot and pick up a quart can of acetone. It's very pure and very cheap. Then place an ounce or two in a shot glass along with the coin. The PVC should come off in a few minutes, if not, use a Q-tip to help the process.
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  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,279 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Acetone is just fine.
    Shot glasses are great.
    The small size allow only the rim of the coin to rub the glass.
    Larry

  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Be very careful with that cue tip. A few extra seconds of friction and you will have a body bag for altered surfaces. I did that once trying to lift off a spot on an 1843-0 25c in XF/AU. You are better not trying the cue tip. Just swish at most. Soak for hours if you need to.

    I still say ammonia does a good job too. I've successfully done that on nickel type with huge green spots and got them graded. There will probably always be a shadow but that's the best you can do.
    Ammonia will lift off dirt and some toning as well. For white coins no problem.

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  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    Ammonia will lift off dirt and some toning as well. For white coins no problem


    Oh, this badboy's BLAST WHITE.image Thanks for the info. people.image


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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,568 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Go to your local Home Depot and pick up a quart can of acetone. It's very pure and very cheap. Then place an ounce or two in a shot glass along with the coin. The PVC should come off in a few minutes, if not, use a Q-tip to help the process. >>



    Be careful using the plastic swabs since acetone will disolve the plastic.

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  • Conder101Conder101 Posts: 10,536 ✭


    << <i>Too bad that ANACS dint offer to remove it for you for a small fee. There was probly no reason to get your coin back in a BB if they were sure it was PVC and they coulda fixed it. >>


    Unlike the other major services, I don't believe ANACS will dip, clean or "curate" a submitted coin. They take the very sensible approach of not messing with someone elses property.
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,184 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't think that offering to remove a "small" speck would be a bad thing, since it has to come off no matter WHO does it. Kind of a waste of time and $$ to let it set there forever then BB it. It really shud a bin removed before submission since its presence was already known.
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  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    It really shud a bin removed before submission since its presence was already known.


    T1;

    It's sooooo miniscule that it was never noticed by me.image


    Tom
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,184 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry T2 I had the impression you knew it was there. Did you get it cleaned off?
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  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    Sorry T2 I had the impression you knew it was there. Did you get it cleaned off?


    After soaking in some acetone, I'm not actually sure what I'm looking for. It WAS that miniscule.image


    Tom
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  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    I just thoroughly inspected it; I think, and found nothing. If memory serves me, it was on the obverse above B & E in liberty. I hope it worked. It's been awhile since it was returned and I actually did anything about it. Wonder what this piece will bring if PCGS slabs.image



    Tom
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