Gun Solvents and Coins

I realize this post may trigger some pearl-clutching among a few, but I'll post it anyway...
Has anyone used a gun-cleaning solvent like Hoppe's 9 or Ballistol to remove dirt/corrosion/detritus from a coin? Seems like solvents designed to loosen and remove carbon from a firearm might be used on coins.
Thoughts?
Has anyone used a gun-cleaning solvent like Hoppe's 9 or Ballistol to remove dirt/corrosion/detritus from a coin? Seems like solvents designed to loosen and remove carbon from a firearm might be used on coins.
Thoughts?
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I bought a 1,000 Walking Liberties that were stored in a WWII ammo can. They all had ugly toning
and smelled like h*ll.
bob
Hoppes #9 is designed to Dissolve COPPER in your gun barrel......so think about it !!
Steve
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"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Eric
I knew it would happen.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
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<< <i>I love the smell of Hoppe's #9 in the morning. >>
Hoppe's #9 and Rem Oil...they're like a carnival for the nostrils.
<< <i>There are many gun cleaning solvents (including Hoppe's #9).... they provide varying effects on coins, depending on the alloy. Having performed many experiments, some of which included gun solvents, I recommend sticking to the recommended agents such as alcohol, acetone, olive oil etc.. The other solvents can produce strange effects and if not properly cleaned, will leave corrosive residues. Those seeking tarnish will find most of these substances will produce interesting effects, but will be rejected by TPG's and knowledgeable collectors. Cheers, RickO >>
Good points.
Here's where I'm at...
I have a $2.5 gold piece. It's ex-jewelry, and appears to have some solder residue from the mountings.
I'm wondering if Hoppes or Ballistol may do the trick in removing the solder in this particular instance?
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
<< <i>Dilute nitric acid should do the trick. But... you won't like the underlying surface---it will look porous after this treatment. The acid won't dissolve gold, but will do a job on copper in the alloy. >>
That's my fear. And that's why I'm wondering if gun-cleaner solvent will solve the problem.
jeff