PlastX before and after

lkeigwin · June 10, 2012 11:47PM

I shot these a while ago and meant to share them. Scuffed, scratched plastic and the results after polishing with PlastX.

Save the slab, don't reholder!
Lance.

blu62vette · June 10, 2012 11:51PM

Yep, it can make a huge difference.

joeykoins · June 10, 2012 11:51PM

Great before and afters! I see that stuff really works,huh? Cool,that's good to know. I was just asking (Thread) about slabs. I think I'll try. Thanks for advertising!

Broadstruck · June 10, 2012 11:59PM

It's good stuff and actually works really well on headlights too.

phnatacc · June 11, 2012 12:01AM

how long did you have to scrub to achieve this?

I'm no 98lbs weakling, but I sure feel like one after I use PlastiX or Novus.

RichR · June 11, 2012 12:05AM

I've been using Novus...would you say the results with PlastX are comparible or superior?

lcoopie · June 11, 2012 12:08AM

the deeper the scratches the longer it takes

can take quite some time usually

5 min
more

or until your finger blisters

BryceM · June 11, 2012 12:09AM

It looks better, but unfortunately you weren't able to remove the gouge in the Eagle's shield in the second photo.

Someday there will have to be a better way to slab coins.

I have to think that someone would develop an automated way to do this and set it up at shows. If you could carefully mill away a thin layer and polish even deep scratches you'd have a nice way to avoid reholdering fees. With the advent of certain stickers it makes even more sense. I'd be willing to pay $5 each or so.

A person could also consider applying a removable thin protective film like the screen protectors for iPhones for an additional $5.

It's just such a darn shame that even six or seven figure coins have to hide behind scuffs and scratches.

There. I've created the business model. Now somebody go do it!

Broadstruck · June 11, 2012 12:10AM

<< I've been using Novus...would you say the results with PlastX are comparible or superior? >>

PlastX works better on PCGS slabs... Novus on NGC's.

lkeigwin · June 11, 2012 12:12AM

Apply a dab, rub in circles for 10-15 seconds (use some pressure), wipe off (turning cloth often). Repeat as necessary.

Usually a couple of of times will do it. If it won't polish up after six or eight tries I give up.

A clean soft cloth is really important. Turn it more often than you think you have to.

I remember reading in Mark's photography book his tip on rubbing in the direction of the lighting to be used, to minimize what the camera picks up. But I usually try to remove the scratches entirely with a circular motion.
Lance.

blu62vette · June 11, 2012 12:22AM

I use a circular motion and have never spent over a minute on a coin. I am hesitant on some of the NGC slabs to use PlastX as some slabs seem prone to severe hair lining.

lcoopie · June 11, 2012 12:27AM

have you tried microfiber towel or cloth ?

LindeDad · June 11, 2012 12:56AM

Not too much speed and lower pressure than with finger also uses more of the polish but sure is a time saver when doing a large group of them. I normally buff each lens about thirty seconds or so.

That buffer is a stubby screwdriver with a rolled cotton towel wrapped and taped on to it. Use a clean towel to final buff off the residue.

MsMorrisine · June 11, 2012 1:01AM

<< the deeper the scratches the longer it takes

can take quite some time usually

5 min
more

or until your finger blisters >>

I change fingers and use knuckles, even my thumb knuckle, which works very well.

NeoStar · June 11, 2012 1:07AM

Is Novus also a car polishing product? I don't think I've seen it. I have an NGC slab that's scratched pretty bad but I've been hesitant to send it in for reholder. Thanks!

keyman64 · June 11, 2012 1:13AM

Congrats on the nice results Lance!

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Staircoins · June 11, 2012 2:22AM

<< Is Novus also a car polishing product? I don't think I've seen it. I have an NGC slab that's scratched pretty bad but I've been hesitant to send it in for reholder. Thanks! >>

Novus website - but I think it's also available elsewhere. I may have seen it at Home Depot?

Weiss · June 12, 2012 8:50AM

Loved lkeigwin's befores and afters, so I stopped by the auto store yesterday and picked up a bottle of Meguiar's PlastX to try it out on my 1873 closed 3 $20 Liberty.

The coin has funky nasty filthy crust all over her, but ironically you couldn't really appreciate just how fresh from the spittoon she was because her OGH is so scratched up.

Before: Note the chipped up white spots at eagle's center and around 6:00. And there are numerous scratches all over:

And here she is after a 3 or 4 minute scrub with PlastX:

Not bad. I like the result, it's much more pronounced in person.

123cents · June 12, 2012 10:09AM

I have used PlastX and Novus. Both are excellent products.

morgandollar1878 · June 12, 2012 10:17AM

PlastX does a great job.

SkyMan · June 12, 2012 10:36AM

Thank you for the heads up!

Weiss · June 12, 2012 11:25AM

I paid more than I was expecting--about $8 for a 10 ounce bottle of PlastX. 10 ounces is probably enough to do a thousand slabs.

Anyone interested in trying it for themselves might comparison shop between brands and sellers.

Weiss · June 12, 2012 12:33PM

Here's another that was bugging me. The eagle's "crotch", for lack of a better word, was completely obscured by scuffs and scratches on this 1930 PCGS MS63 50 Peso:

Still not perfect, but it's a heck of a lot better than it was. You can see the fine feathers on his legs where you absolutely could not before:

What's interesting is after seeing both this and the earlier $20 Lib after PlastX, I'm excited by how much nicer the coins look and think they should both be re-holdered. If this takes them from 75% to 90%of a clear view, I'd love to see how they'd look with that extra 10%. It's like getting a point upgrade on coins you've known for years

wayneherndon · June 12, 2012 12:37PM

We sell Novus at Wizard and it gets good reviews. Novus has a polish as well as a finenscratch remover and a heavy scratch remover. Between the three they can handle just about any slab, capital holder (or headlight).

lcoopie · June 12, 2012 6:45PM

<< Not too much speed and lower pressure than with finger also uses more of the polish but sure is a time saver when doing a large group of them. I normally buff each lens about thirty seconds or so.

That buffer is a stubby screwdriver with a rolled cotton towel wrapped and taped on to it. Use a clean towel to final buff off the residue.

>>

excellent LindeDad

NeoStar · June 12, 2012 9:00PM

I'm going to get some this weekend. I've been using SlabRenew. It works pretty good on slightly scratched PCGS slabs but it doesn't really do much for deep scratches or NGC slabs.

kryptonitecomics · June 13, 2012 1:22AM

<< I use a circular motion and have never spent over a minute on a coin. I am hesitant on some of the NGC slabs to use PlastX as some slabs seem prone to severe hair lining. >>

+1

I never try to polish NGC slabs as it seems like 95% of the time it makes it worse....PCGS are super easy.

PlastX before and after

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