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Slight smudges on proof coins....Accidental AT today
blacksmoke
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What is the best way to remove slight smudges on proof coins without putting any hairline scratches on the fields? What have you used that has worked and what have you used that has turned into an epic fail?
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jeff
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Organics would be an acetone dip in CLEAN acetone. Dirty Acetone will transfer what ever contaminents that are in the acetone directly to the coin.
Toning smudges on the other hand need a E-Z-Est dip.
Now, it also depends upon the alloy of the proof. Silver and Copper proofs can never be touched without leaving hairlines. Copper-Nickel Clad proofs, on the other hand, can be scrubbed vigorously with a Q Tip without leaving a mark. However, you proceed at your own caution level.
I have, in the past, really scrubbed with a Q Tip on a 1970 Proof Quarter with absolutely now affect to the coin and that is what I am basing my statement above on.
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<< <i>The ONLY thing I would recommend is a dip which depends upon what the smudge is made up of.
Organics would be an acetone dip in CLEAN acetone. Dirty Acetone will transfer what ever contaminents that are in the acetone directly to the coin.
Toning smudges on the other hand need a E-Z-Est dip.
Now, it also depends upon the alloy of the proof. Silver and Copper proofs can never be touched without leaving hairlines. Copper-Nickel Clad proofs, on the other hand, can be scrubbed vigorously with a Q Tip without leaving a mark. However, you proceed at your own caution level.
I have, in the past, really scrubbed with a Q Tip on a 1970 Proof Quarter with absolutely now affect to the coin and that is what I am basing my statement above on. >>
Good to know. Thanks.
And the smudge is gone.
jeff