MS-70 coin brightener??

granpagraf

A friend of mine uses a product called MS-70 coin brightener to bring some of the luster out. He swears by it but I don't believe in cleaning coins. Is this an o.k. product or do I stay away from this stuff?
Are there any other suggested methods of removing dirt from handling through out the ages?
Any thoughts or ideas would certainly be appreciated!
All The Best granpagraf

Leiana

There is a lot of controversey surrounding its use...

I personally do not think it is okay.

-Amanda

MadMarty

I hear it works great on Proof Indians!!!

granpagraf

And take away that nice shinny finish! The kiddies wouldnt like that too much!

JRocco

The manufacturer is a company called BetterBilt Chemicals..............

It was touted as not much more than a strong soap, but I believe that is now questionable as some pretty different chemical reactions appear to occur on the coins surface at times.
I have no idea what is in it, but it carries warnings to not get on your skin-can cause eye damage- and says to NOT induce vomiting if ingested...I wonder why....soap ain't all that bad....

gyocomgd

<< <i>There is a lot of controversey surrounding its use...

I personally do not think it is okay.

-Amanda >>



Wow, what's that dark stuff around the seams of the devices on that gorgeous 1913 Buffalo of yours? That stuff probably used to be everywhere until the coin was tidied up a bit. And probably not with acetone or soapy water. That's my guess.

morgannut2

All dips can leave stuff around the edges of the devices on silver coins----you need to wash em real well, and use distilled water and pure acetone --
Ask any dealer for the correct process, unless they sell copper coins---thart's another story best forgotten.

Bryan1315

I can tell you that i have used it and will probably use it again, it doesn't take off toning or anything like that, it is more of a soapy liquid. I have never had any success with it getting any problems off a coin like a finger print or anything either but have heard that it can help them if they are fresh. It is by no means a dip and will not remove any metal like jewel luster or ezest will do, it is about like soaking the coin in acetome, although I have never used either on copper coins only silver coins, I have never had a problem with one not grading that has been treated with MS70 or acetome

granpagraf

Good to hear!
Thanks!
granpagraf

Dog97

<<<I can tell you that i have used it and will probably use it again, it doesn't take off toning >>>

Right on the bottle it says it removes tarnish. It removed the pretty tarnish right off one of my Morgs one time.

ABC123

When in Doubt, Stay Out----Hugh Hefner

NumisOxide

<< <i><<<I can tell you that i have used it and will probably use it again, it doesn't take off toning >>>

Right on the bottle it says it removes tarnish. It removed the pretty tarnish right off one of my Morgs one time. >>



Dog is right, it does remove toning. I've had success in removing ugly mottled toning from some silver coins.

MICHAELDIXON

I started selling supplies at shows and it sells well. I have never used it and when I read the directions, it said to apply with a Q-tip because it is not a dip. Personally, if I "dip" a coin, I want to "dip" a coin, not have to use a Q-tip to apply it. I know there are lots of people on the board who have used it and can give you an educated opinion.