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Can a medal like this be cleaned ?

dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,490 ✭✭✭
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Could a medal such as this be cleaned up ? What would be used to clean it?

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  • rld14rld14 Posts: 2,390 ✭✭✭
    I'm sure it could be cleaned, the purpose would be to strip its' original patina and ruin its' value.
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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,857 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I honestly wouldn't attempt such an endeavor as it is more likely to ruin the overall appeal rather than improve it.

    Personally, I like the look as the staining/toning gives this large medal personality and ownership of the last century.

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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I doubt that any soaking in anything would lift that staining?

    It's an affordable AU example with issues... IMHO I'd hold out for another.
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    These are not rare and a few nice examples are available each year... I'd hold off for one that's unmolested in it's original box of issue.
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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,709 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Those medals were patinated as part of the manufacturing process. I doubt the black stains could be removed without removing the original patination as well.

    I'd just leave that medal as it is.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Any medal can be cleaned... should you clean it? That is the question.... likely not. Although, a quick Ezest dip might be interesting... image Cheers, RickO
  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭
    I highly doubt those stains on the reverse will come off.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,890 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you got it cheap enough, you could dip it and retone it but you have to ask yourself if it's worth the effort.

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  • BaseballAbsBaseballAbs Posts: 2,621 ✭
    Maybe vinegar?
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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Maybe vinegar? >>



    Wouldn't a belt sander be quicker?

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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Maybe vinegar? >>



    Massengill with Extra Mild Vinegar might do the trick.... if not at least it will feel completely clean and smell nice and fresh! imageimage
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  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It can certainly be cleaned. Would it be wise to clean it? Well...
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  • SamByrdSamByrd Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭✭
    my view is to leave it as it is, if you must though blue ribbon coin conditioner is relatively safe. The critter is not bad though as it is.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>my view is to leave it as it is >>


    Exactly.
    I think it looks great as is.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Maybe vinegar? >>



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