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blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
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A friend had a garage issue and somehow the change jar got soaked in motor oil. Now the son is in charge of cleaning the oil off and then the coins are his for gas money. The coins are just regular change. Any ideas how to get motor oil off in bulk without scrubbing them all?

Coinstar is not an option.....

Update:
Just saw the guy with the oil spill again, he told me they soaked the coins in oxyclean and that did the trick.
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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    could put um in a sock...then dip that sock in gas
    caution is a key word here...image
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  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dump them on a screen to drain most of the oil, then dump them in a bucket with hot soapy water.
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    or toss um in an outside sink
    "dawn" is real good at cutting oil n grease
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • MarkInDavisMarkInDavis Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭✭
    Throw them in a bunch of cat litter overnight and then soapy water when they come out.
    image Respectfully, Mark
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wipe them off the best you can,than put them in a container with
    cat litter.
  • StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭

    Are these collectible coins? or just spenders?

    If spenders: Detergent (Dawn) to dissolve the oil, then water rinse.

    If collectible: Detergent (Dawn), then water, pat dry, then acetone soak.
  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,925 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Are these collectible coins? or just spenders?

    If spenders: Detergent (Dawn) to dissolve the oil, then water rinse.

    If collectible: Detergent (Dawn), then water, pat dry, then acetone soak. >>



    Just spenders, face value only.
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  • ianrussellianrussell Posts: 2,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Take them to the bank?

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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,007 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gunk
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  • candy2012mustangcandy2012mustang Posts: 479 ✭
    Acetone?
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,656 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are they due for a 3000 miles change?
  • ianrussellianrussell Posts: 2,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Todd - does "a friend" mean you?

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  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,925 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Todd - does "a friend" mean you?

    - Ian >>



    No this is the guy I use for IT stuff at the coffee shop. He son is in charge of cleaning.
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  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    how about wrapping them in a thick towel that's tied off
    and put it in the washing machine

    just tossing it out to you
    LCoopie = Les
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭


    << <i>how about wrapping them in a thick towel that's tied off
    and put it in the washing machine

    just tossing it out to you >>


    at a Laundromat on this note...wives have killed for less...image
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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,507 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>or toss um in an outside sink
    "dawn" is real good at cutting oil n grease >>

    image Haven't you seen the environmental commercials run on TV around the times of an oil spill? They use it on the birds etc. image
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>"dawn" is real good at cutting oil n grease >>





    << <i>Haven't you seen the environmental commercials run on TV around the times of an oil spill? They use it on the birds etc. >>



    Birds huh... So it only works on pre 1999 Washington Quarters, Kennedy Halves, and SBA $1's image
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  • StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭

    Remember, the work must be done by a qualified professional. image
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Remember, the work must be done by a qualified professional. image >>



    image
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  • aclocoacloco Posts: 952 ✭✭✭
    Two tablespoons of dawn dishwashing soap with 3 gallons of hot water in a 5 gallon bucket. Pour contents into a second 5 gallong bucket....repeat again. Water/dawn will get the oil off. Rinse off with cool water and dry on a couple of towels.
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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,507 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>"dawn" is real good at cutting oil n grease >>





    << <i>Haven't you seen the environmental commercials run on TV around the times of an oil spill? They use it on the birds etc. >>



    Birds huh... So it only works on pre 1999 Washington Quarters, Kennedy Halves, and SBA $1's image >>

    Funny one!
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  • stevebensteveben Posts: 4,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
    fire? just kidding.
  • OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i> Now the son is in charge of cleaning the oil off and then the coins are his for gas money. The coins are just regular change. >>




    With the price of gas I would'nt even bother

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  • GBurger717GBurger717 Posts: 575
    Hot water and Dawn soap works the best!!!
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,231 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Two tablespoons of dawn dishwashing soap with 3 gallons of hot water in a 5 gallon bucket. Pour contents into a second 5 gallong bucket....repeat again. Water/dawn will get the oil off. Rinse off with cool water and dry on a couple of towels. >>



    Agree---hot water. plenty of Dawn or similar detergent. rinse in hot water, and let air dry. How did these coins get into the oil?

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  • coinman23885coinman23885 Posts: 1,126


    << <i>Are these collectible coins? or just spenders?

    If spenders: Detergent (Dawn) to dissolve the oil, then water rinse.

    If collectible: Detergent (Dawn), then water, pat dry, then acetone soak. >>



    I agree assuming that you even want to conserve them. As was suggested, rinse of the excess and roll them. image
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He's got a garage, right? So use the parts washer. Stoddard solvent should work great. Better than carb cleaner. If he wants to be gentle, Pinesol.
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  • BarberFanaticBarberFanatic Posts: 671 ✭✭✭✭
    I second the kitty litter suggestion. That stuff will soak up most of the oil overnight. Then put the coins in a warm bath of water and dish soap. Apply a little finger and thumb rubbing action to them while they're in the bath and that should finish the job.
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  • pmacpmac Posts: 3,189 ✭✭✭
    Will the PCGS sniffer detect the motor oil after? the Dawn?
    Paul
  • COALPORTERCOALPORTER Posts: 2,900 ✭✭
    You might want to try mechanics hand cleaner. Rub on coins and wash off with water.
  • HotfootspinHotfootspin Posts: 430 ✭✭
    Call the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. They'll explain to you how to clean them.

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


    << <i> How did these coins get into the oil? >>



    PerryHall, Stranger things have happened! image
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Hot water and Dawn soap works the best!!! >>



    I agreeimage
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  • DentuckDentuck Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭
    Balsamic vinegar, tomato sauce, and rotini pasta.

  • JustlookingJustlooking Posts: 2,895 ✭
    They're wasting a great character-building opportunity. Toothbrush and dish soap.
    Let's try not to get upset.
  • mingotmingot Posts: 1,805 ✭✭✭
    image
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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    dawn and warm water. if that dont work try the gas and a sock routine.
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,491 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>or toss um in an outside sink
    "dawn" is real good at cutting oil n grease >>

    Drain them well, pat with paper towels then drop them in a container with hot Tide Laundry Detergent! Its the best for motor oil from my engine building days.
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  • USMoneyloverUSMoneylover Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    Send them to NCS they will fix 'em image
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  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dishwasher or washer,in a sock=done.......NCS was image
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,364 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Kitty litter, before the kitty gets to it.
  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just saw the guy with the oil spill again, he told me they soaked the coins in oxyclean and that did the trick.
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