Will Goo-Gone damage coin * Results with pictures in 1st post *

MWallace · July 6, 2013 10:36PM

I have a coin that appears to have some kind of old, dried adhesive. Will Goo-Gone damage coin or what else should I use? The coin is of no great monetary value, however I don't want to damage it further if Goo-Gone will damage it.
Thanks.

Results posted 7/14/13

Used acetone. It worked beautifully. Thank you for all of your help and suggestions

Sellers pictures showing unknown residue.

My pictures after acetone bath.

bosco5041 · July 6, 2013 10:42PM

I think acetone will work, read label and use carefully though. It won't hurt or change color of coin.

magikbilly · July 6, 2013 11:41PM

What is the coin??

Eric

lordmarcovan · July 6, 2013 11:41PM

<< <i>Will Goo-Gone damage coin >>

I don't think so. What's its active ingredient? I forget.

I think it is OK for a coin with no real monetary value. I've used similar products on low-value coins, and I think I might have used Goo-Gone a time or two. Worst case scenario, it might change the coin's color, but I don't remember having any problem on that score (if in fact it was Goo-Gone I was using- I think so).

Of course acetone is probably the solvent most commonly used.

ricko · July 7, 2013 1:09AM

Acetone would be my first choice (as mentioned above)....if you do use Goo Gone, be meticulous about rinsing afterwards... alcohol, hot water.... Cheers, RickO

ianrussell · July 7, 2013 1:16AM

GooGone is pretty potent, I don't think it's a good idea for coins.

- Ian

MWallace · July 7, 2013 1:29AM

<< <i> What is the coin?? >>

1892 Columbian Expo Half Dollar.

Thanks for all of the answers. I'll try acetone first.

MWallace · July 7, 2013 1:34AM

I collect Columbian Half Dollar exonumia (Love Tokens, counterstamped, made into jewelry, lockets, etc).
Here's the coin.

The substance I want to remove is on the reverse.

AngryTurtle · July 7, 2013 1:45AM

From the ebay pic, the coin appears to have continued to tone after the application of the foreign material. When you remove the foreign material, (which acetone will probably do) you will still have the two different types of toning on the reverse. If the material is water based (e.g. elmers) I dont think acetone will do that. Will need water in that case.

BG · July 7, 2013 2:49AM

Pretty unique item.

I'd be interested in what it is once you have it in hand.

MWallace · July 7, 2013 3:18AM

It is in hand now. To me it looks like masking tape residue.

Tdec1000 · July 7, 2013 3:26AM

Acetone for tape residue. Goo gone for copper works great then an acetone rinse. I don't care for goo gone on silver.

BG · July 7, 2013 7:37PM

<< <i>It is in hand now. To me it looks like masking tape residue. >>

Sorry, I meant what is the jewelry item.

MWallace · July 7, 2013 8:00PM

<< <i>Sorry, I meant what is the jewelry item. >>

LOL! I can't figure out how it was used as jewelry. Perhaps it was hung from a pin, probably with other things, and worn as a medal over the chest,,,, much like military medals.

ricko · July 7, 2013 11:55PM

Nice item....acetone should do it... Cheers, RickO

MWallace · July 13, 2013 9:07PM

TTT with results and pictures in first post.

DorkGirl · July 13, 2013 9:32PM

USMarine6 · July 13, 2013 9:58PM

I had some sticker residue on the holder of this half dime I needed to get off. I went to the garage to get the goo-gone and grabbed the goof-off instead. I was pretty upset with myself to say the least.
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Type2 · July 14, 2013 2:13AM

Good job.

morganbarber · July 14, 2013 9:55AM

It's just too bad they don't make bezel-B_gone

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