Seriously, how would you answer this caller's question ?
TwoSides2aCoin
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" Hello, I just had a question on how to remove the green that is covering my cents, for a floor I did in my basement ? "
I know what I told her, and it's probably wrong, but what would you tell her ?
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Pull up the damaged cents, replace them, and then lacquer the entire floor afterwards to avoid it in the future.
"You can now spend them without worry"
Easy, Brillo pads.
Oh boy. Well since they are attached to the floor I'd say maybe steel wool or brillo like AMRC said, followed up with something to coat them with, like a polyurethane. Acetone or any other flammable is out of the question due to risk of fire.
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just tile over them.
bob
Buff them and let dry. Than apply the lacquer.
scotch bright or wire brush
Most of these answers make cents.......tee hee
Steve
Try some Bartenders friend, but it may leave some scratches.
Floor polisher, followed by clear garage floor epoxy.
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It sounds like a slip hazard that could expose you to tort liability. Tear up the coins and use them to buy real flooring.
This thread is useless without..........
Just carpet over them. If they are post 1982 cents any cleaning or polishing will break through the thin copper plating and expose the zinc core which will create a real mess.
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The coins wont be collectible so clean with some acidic solution and neutralize. Any deeply embedded green could be taken off with steel wool. My guess is it should be sealed after they dry.
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Zincolns are one issue
Outside of them, a good scrubbing might work, followed by a buffing, then lacquer.
But what if the cents were laid in a color pattern? Hmmm
I guess they aren't going to be anymore or removal and replacement is required.
What was your answer?
Sorry, I can only shake my head.
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Tell her to buy a black light for the room.
Was it sticky green?
Go to Taco Bell, order some tacos with extra taco sauce, then go home and spread the extra taco sauce over the penny floor with a brush. Eat the tacos. Then rinse the floor. That should do the trick
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ranch dressing works, too.
" Hello, Yes this is a coin shop yes, how may I help you?....Well.... I see... Un huh....How many cents are we talking about?...Lots? Yes, ok I see... Well I would pry each one up and take them to the the bank. Exchange them with all brand new pennies, go home and re glue each one. That is the best way... That way they will all look the same when your done!"
Caller calls back in a week... "you said they would all look the same, but roughly half of them look like a shield instead of Lincoln!"
Heck, I just want to know what Twosides2acoin told the person?
Take up all the cents. Then list on Ebay as a recently discovered "Basement Floor Hoard". Place new cents on the floor.
I need more information.... as indicated above... copper or zincolns? Why wasn't the floor sealed with polyurethane? How large an area? Cheers, RickO
Just paint them blue this time.
Seriously, this lady threw me off guard. It was a totally unexpected question/call. And for the life of me, I did not know what to say. So, I said, "Well ma'am, to be honest, I don't know. I would try "Lime-Away", on a sponge, with rubber gloves on and good ventilation. I'm not sure it will work, but you may want to try that " She said : "Oooh, that's a good idea. ".
She wanted to get them shiny and then lacquer them, but instead of doing the lacquering upon completion of her project, she waited a year and a half. After she hung up, I thought; " Oh no, what if Lime-Away doesn't work ? "
Someone let me know because I don't.
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I've never used "Lime-Away" but I would imagine it works similar to vinegar. It will probably do the job.
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paint with metallic copper craft paint followed by poly coat