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PCGS SLAB CLEANING QUESTION

lkrarecoinslkrarecoins Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭
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I have a $20 gold piece that has scotch tape on it....after I peel the tape off, what can I use to remove the glue, without scratching/ruining the slab?
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  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    rubbing alcohol
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Googone

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  • quarterjackquarterjack Posts: 553
    WD 40 works well.

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  • lkrarecoinslkrarecoins Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭
    Thx everyone...i dont want to wind up with a reholder image
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    "La Vostra Nonna Ha Faccia Del Fungo"
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    No no no no NO!

    Use a fresh piece of scotch tape to remove scotch tape residue! Better yet, a small piece of duct tape works even better and you'll never scratch or cloud your slab!
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  • FrankcoinsFrankcoins Posts: 4,571 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I have a $20 gold piece that has scotch tape on it....after I peel the tape off, what can I use to remove the glue, without scratching/ruining the slab? >>



    How are you gonna peel the tape off the coin if it's in a slab?
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  • majorbigtimemajorbigtime Posts: 2,937 ✭
    Lighter fluid works like a charm!
  • lkrarecoinslkrarecoins Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭
    Okay, so 5 responses and 5 different cleaning methods.....I think I will try Lee's suggestion above....Scotch tape, 1st...Sounds pretty harmless to me image

    Anyone else agree with any of the methods suggested so far???
    In Loving Memory of my Dad......My best friend, My inspiration, and My Coin Collecting Partner

    "La Vostra Nonna Ha Faccia Del Fungo"
  • Conder101Conder101 Posts: 10,536 ✭
    All of them will work, the only warning I would give is to say avoid using liquids around the seam of the slab. If the seam isn't completely sealed capillary action will draw the liquid into the slab especially with the very low viscosity liquids like WD-40. If you have to use the liquids around the seam lightly dampen a paper towel and gently use that to work material loose.
  • BurksBurks Posts: 1,103 ✭
    I've used rubbing alcohol to remove tape off a NGC slab. A Q-Tip works rather well.
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  • lkrarecoinslkrarecoins Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭
    Perfect....Thx

    Rubbing alcohol did the trick with no residue or fading.

    Much appreciated image
    In Loving Memory of my Dad......My best friend, My inspiration, and My Coin Collecting Partner

    "La Vostra Nonna Ha Faccia Del Fungo"
  • bestdaybestday Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I've used rubbing alcohol to remove tape off a NGC slab. A Q-Tip works rather well. >>



    Any ideas for cleaning up scratches on the outer slab ..PCGS , or NGC ?
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ was talking about some kind of buffer a while back. Check his old posts.
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