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Is there any way to remove black spots from BU zinc coins from WWII?
Dennis88
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I have two that I bought that are high-end (for the issue) BU. There are some black spots on the coins. It doesn't appear to be oxidation but merely just dirt.
I don't want to try acetone as I have bad experiences with zinc. I was thinking of carefully trying to get it off with a toothpick but I don't know if that will hurt it or not.
Any ideas?
Dennis
I don't want to try acetone as I have bad experiences with zinc. I was thinking of carefully trying to get it off with a toothpick but I don't know if that will hurt it or not.
Any ideas?
Dennis
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Acetone should be harmless to zinc and would remove actual, literal dirt and any kind of organic goo.
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