dipping to remove ugly toning. What is the formula???

ar18

Any solution to still get it in a PCGS slab??

techeff

I have no idea...

mirabela

I've never known ugly toning alone to keep anything out of a PCGS slab.

ar18

what if it is a shot at DMPL or PL but toning is too much??

segoja

It depends on the coin. Proofs normally dip with straight jewel luster pretty well.

Mint State can dip well but be cautious as the toming can eat into the coin and leave some ugly marks if dipped. Over dipping causes that washed out look you don't want. Better to leave the coin alone.

ar18

coinguy1, any suggestions?

TwoSides2aCoin

if you want it in a PCGS slab, my suggestion is to submit it as it is. Any attempt to remove the toning, and Mark will tell you this, can expose the hidden areas of a coin that would have been just fine by the grading standards, had the coin been left in it's original state.

Look at it like this: If it doesn't make PL or DMPL , do you think dipping it will make it so ? I highly doubt exposure to acetone or anything else is going to enhance a PL coin. On the contrary, it could ruin it. So submit the coin first. If it fails, then make an attempt using prescribed methods and see if it passes that test then re-submit.

Humble, though it is, it's my opinion.

Joe

PerryHall

<< <i>I've never known ugly toning alone to keep anything out of a PCGS slab. >>



If its almost black they won't slab it.

Cameonut

If the coin has value, send it to NCS. Professionals should do the work (if it is truly needed), not amateurs.

carl

H2SO4, Sulfuric Acid, should take care of that. If that fails
try NOCl+CL2+HOH, AquaRegia.
Also make sure you grab it out of there with your bare hands.

FatMan

<< <i>coinguy1, any suggestions? >>

Although I will not speak for coinguy1, a search on the topic will reveal that he will most likely recommend that you to leave it as is.

My advice?, read my sig line below.