So I have found a cleaner ...

TwoKopeiki

After some random testing - the results are inconsistent, so forget about it

Cladiator

Crust is a Must

theboz11

I doubt that it actually dissolves dirt. Maybe just makes it easier to remove If it does wonders, I want to know.

TwoKopeiki

<< <i>I doubt that it actually dissolves dirt. Maybe just makes it easier to remove If it does wonders, I want to know. >>



After 10 minutes in the solution I wiped the coin with a Q-Tip, which came off completely black. There was no change to the old toning, however devices and fields looked ... hmm ... i want to say "fresher", if it makes sense. I'll post a before and after picture after work today. After the Q-Tip, I rinsed it with water, padded dry, gave it an acetone bath and it's air-drying on a paper towel at home right now.

1jester

Finally made use of the wife's jewelry dip, huh?

TwoKopeiki

<< <i>Finally made use of the wife's jewelry dip, huh?

>>



Nope, no wife and not a jewelry cleaner. That stuff strips the patina right off the coin.

dcamp78

Sounds like 'Coin Care', if so, it works well...

TwoKopeiki

Perhaps the same result as Coin Care, but it's not a numismati-specific cleaner.

Hussulo

What is it? the suspense is killing me.

ajaan

C'mon Roman, spill the beans.

TwoKopeiki

Here's the culprit. Use at your own risk.

theboz11

"SHOUT" works on organic residues, as good as anything I have used.

TwoKopeiki

<< <i>"SHOUT" works on organic residues, as good as anything I have used. >>

StrikeOutXXX

<< <i>Here's the culprit. Use at your own risk.

>>



I've never used it on a "Nice" coin, but use it a lot for metal detecing finds. It does discolor many different metals, giving them a reddish hue. Clad coins get a rose-colored tint on them, as do copper in my experience. Can't remember using it on silver, I have other methods for that. I'll have to try it on non-MD finds for giggles some time.

MSD61

I actually tried that stuff a long time ago on some old U.S. pennies, hehehe sacrifice the light side stuff mwhahahaha, and it did some really
funky colour stuff to the copper.

Mesquite

Dihydrogen oxide?

TwoKopeiki

I used it on already dark patinated copper, so I didn't see a change. Worked like a charm on silver, though, without affecting the underlying toning.

Rickc300

Hmmmm Coin Life Restorer... Mislabeled at the factory! I would like to see the before and after pics when you post them.
Thanks!

satootoko

<< <i>Dihydrogen oxide? >>

Rickc300

<< <i>Dihydrogen oxide? >>



DiHydrogen Oxide: Formed from an extremely energetic chemical reaction between its constituent elements, producing enough heat to melt most metals, it then becomes a very stable molecule. It's melting point is low, and it's boiling point relatively low, it is nontoxic in moderate quantities, and is used in many manufacturing processes, including food preparation. Extremely effective solvent, can be used for many cleaning purposes, except for some fabrics. Reacts strongly to alkali metals, releasing Hydrogen in the process, producing an explosive gas.

ColinCMR

Dihydrogen oxide is scary

Rickc300

<< <i>Dihydrogen oxide is scary >>


Only if you can't swim and inhale while trying!

Dihydrogen oxide is widely used as a fire extinguishment agent. But it can be fatal when experienced in sufficient quantities under unfortunate circumstances...

In the most recent year for which statistics are available, 4,100 Americans— many of them under the age of 10— died from excessive dosages of dihydrogen oxide commonly found in many homes and recreation sites. Our polluted lakes, rivers and oceans are known to contain vast quantities of dihydrogen oxide. On this, there is no controversy! Ground water? Same situation. In California, Missouri and Georgia families have lost their homes to dihydrogen oxide contamination. In some applications, dihydrogen oxide is a major contributor to injuries from falls. In other applications dihydrogen oxide is a major cause of burns.

The worse part is, once you are dependent on this stuff, withdrawal means certain death! NO IFS AND OR BUTS ALLOWED! You will DIE if you stop using!

I am a regular user (orally) on a not too much at any one time basis and try to never inhale but that sometimes happens on accident and I hate the burning in my nose and the coughing that follows. But, since I must use it on an almost daily basis or die, I have no plans to stop anytime soon...

: Google searching was fun and brought back many memories!

Rickc300

OK, my last (maybe) reasons as to why << Dihydrogen oxide is scary >>

1. Causes excessive sweating and vomiting.
2. A major component of acid rain.
3. Can cause severe burns in the gaseous state.
4. Accidental inhalation can kill you.
5. Primary contributor to erosion.
6. Decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
7. May dissolve metal ions, especially in the presence of road salt.

Sorry, This really has brought up some fun memories from my college days! All in jest, no harm no foul...

TwoKopeiki

So, I've played around with some of my junk coins I'm planning to give to my nephew and the results are very inconsistent, but there are a few results that I observed - It's mildly acidic, so it does affect the toning. The reason I haven't noticed it before was due to me using it on a couple of very heavily toned, dark pieces (which came out with a little brighter hue of the tone after about 30 seconds in the solution). When trying it on a silver coin with light toning - after the same amount of time in the solution, the toning dissolved.

I tried it on a blast-white MS coin with no visible change.

It appears to have the same effect as a very mild dip and should be treated as such.

Again, use at your own discression.