That’s pretty much what the Kointongs are like, except plastic. I’m still a little worried about harming the fields of a proof with that tool, but otherwise they’re pretty nice.
I recently went to dollar store and picked up three sizes of glass for soak. Shot glass set of 4 for penny dimes, 4 glass mini mason style with lid and my now favorite is the custard style wide dish. You have a vertical wide side and flat bottom. It uses less acetone because you stack them on each other like a tower. They don’t touch top of coins and actually spread the solution to soak more space.
I'm not so sure I will dip any coin in anything ever again. I had a 67 Kennedy that looked like it would grade to a 69 then I dipped it in acetone, it lost its appeal, looks flat and now I wouldn't even bother sending it in.
@CoinscratchFever said:
I'm not so sure I will dip any coin in anything ever again. I had a 67 Kennedy that looked like it would grade to a 69 then I dipped it in acetone, it lost its appeal, looks flat and now I wouldn't even bother sending it in.
That's because acetone removes all organic matter that accumulated over the years. Very common. It leaves the coin looking dried out.
Apply a little CoinCare or Blue Ribbon to put back some of those natural oils. Old timers use nose grease (gross, I know). Rest assured, the acetone did no harm to the surfaces of the coin whatsoever.
Lance.
I don't know if it's been mentioned yet but never use acetone to remove sticker residue from a slab. It will melt the plastic and mess up the slab. Most of you guys and gals already know this but there may be some new collectors here that don't already know this.
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Feel free to critique this video so that we may learn from the vast knowledge and experience of the members here, one thing I would say is to change the acetone when it gets visibly 'dirty'.
I change the acetone after each use... and a 'use' means the initial dip, then fresh acetone for a cleansing rinse. Then, my particular method is an alcohol rinse followed by hot, running water. Gently pat dry with soft cotton cloth. Cheers, RickO
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That’s pretty much what the Kointongs are like, except plastic.
I’m still a little worried about harming the fields of a proof with that tool, but otherwise they’re pretty nice.
Over the years I found an old metal tea/coffee strainer works the best.
No plastic.:)
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I recently went to dollar store and picked up three sizes of glass for soak. Shot glass set of 4 for penny dimes, 4 glass mini mason style with lid and my now favorite is the custard style wide dish. You have a vertical wide side and flat bottom. It uses less acetone because you stack them on each other like a tower. They don’t touch top of coins and actually spread the solution to soak more space.
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One more add you can drain and slide out with this
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I'm not so sure I will dip any coin in anything ever again. I had a 67 Kennedy that looked like it would grade to a 69 then I dipped it in acetone, it lost its appeal, looks flat and now I wouldn't even bother sending it in.
That's because acetone removes all organic matter that accumulated over the years. Very common. It leaves the coin looking dried out.
Apply a little CoinCare or Blue Ribbon to put back some of those natural oils. Old timers use nose grease (gross, I know). Rest assured, the acetone did no harm to the surfaces of the coin whatsoever.
Lance.
I don't know if it's been mentioned yet but never use acetone to remove sticker residue from a slab. It will melt the plastic and mess up the slab. Most of you guys and gals already know this but there may be some new collectors here that don't already know this.
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
Feel free to critique this video so that we may learn from the vast knowledge and experience of the members here, one thing I would say is to change the acetone when it gets visibly 'dirty'.
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I change the acetone after each use... and a 'use' means the initial dip, then fresh acetone for a cleansing rinse. Then, my particular method is an alcohol rinse followed by hot, running water. Gently pat dry with soft cotton cloth. Cheers, RickO
For my newly purchased ASE's, i dip and then gently blow dry with a heat gun.
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