How do you get tape residue off copper?

Moonbiter · July 13, 2009 2:34AM

I have a few Lincoln cents that have some scotch tape residue and a few pieces of tape still on them. How can you get it off? I know acetone is a no no.

Thanks

Robb · July 13, 2009 2:35AM

Acetone or GooGone will both work fine.

Flatwoods · July 13, 2009 2:39AM

acetone

Moonbiter · July 13, 2009 2:45AM

I thought acetone will discolor copper.

stinkinlincoln · July 13, 2009 2:55AM

A grinding wheel, or a light scrub with a brillo pad.

ThePennyLady · July 13, 2009 3:02AM

<< <i>I thought acetone will discolor copper. >>

Nope, it's pretty safe on copper.

Moonbiter · July 13, 2009 3:18AM

Tried acetone and it seemed to have kept it's color. It was a circulated piece.

dorkkarl · July 13, 2009 3:42AM

goo gone is good for 1st pass then use acetone to clean up the gooey mess

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lordmarcovan · July 13, 2009 3:44AM

Acetone or GooGone, like Robb said.

If the tape's been on there long enough, though, there isn't much you can do. You'll have a different-colored stripe on the coin.

How do you get tape residue off copper?

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