Anyway to get the rust off of a 1964 topps coin?

zep33

without ruining it? Like maybe soak it in some Coke?

picked up a Hank Aaron yesterday in a box of flea market junk and was wondering if there's anyway to make it more presentable

kingbeeswax

CLR takes some rust off but who knows if it will ruin the paint and if you scrub it it will take it off. Maybe a soaking in CLR could take some off and then you can use the rest on your fouset or other antiques.

1960toppsguy

I never saw anything that a can of WD-40 wouldn't fix or duct tape for that matter.

scotgreb

zep -

I have used typical car wax on Topps coins to clean them up -- I doubt you'll remove all the rust but it will definitely improve the condition of the coin.

I have submitted coins to PSA that I have "waxed" -- and have had no issues with altered stock or the like.

Scott

YogiBerraFan

I have used a stainless steel cleaner/polish. The type you would use on a countertop. Your results would depend on how bad off the coin is.

fattymacs

Rust usually means piting, no real cure to resurect the departure of the parent metal. Surface rust can be removed by chemicals (some noted earlier) but residual damage is to be expected.

zep33

Thanks for the tips guys.

This was done with a product called Cameo - it's for aluminum and stainless steel.

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rubbed a little too hard on the back though, I took off a little bit of the wording but I don't mind cause it's gonna be sitting face up in my display case forever and a day

heritage

Mike that isn't bad at all.

TNP777

<< <i>Thanks for the tips guys.

This was done with a product called Cameo - it's for aluminum and stainless steel. >>


and codpieces

WinPitcher

Sand blaster.