Do those pesky scratches on the plastic annoy you?

Newmismatist · September 22, 2003 6:06PM

Here's something that will "remove" them (along with a bit of elbow grease):

Products to clean plastic slabs:

1st: Meguiar’s Clear Plastic Cleaner (No. 17) 8oz @ $7.99 (Product #1708)

2nd: Meguiar’s Clear Plastic Polish (No. 10) 8oz @ $7.99 (Product #1008)

These'll clean a lot of plastic slabs, BUT you gotta work at it - (maybe something to do while watching TV)

coppercoins · September 22, 2003 6:51PM

Actually it's just the plastic that annoys me. I take it off if I'm buying the coin.

smprfi · September 22, 2003 7:05PM

I use GS 27 scratch remover. It works great.

jdimmick · September 22, 2003 7:13PM

If it scratched too bad, then I send it in to get re-holdered.

As soon as I get a new PCGS/NGC slabbed coin, I place it inside a ball card sleeve, works great! Keeps the cases from getting scratched up. When the sleeve gets scuffy, just change the sleeve.

LanLord · September 22, 2003 11:58PM

Since the slabs aren't air tight is there anything in that plastic cleaner and polish that could damage the coin, from an out-gassing standpoint?

Just a thought, and I have so few I thought I'd share.

nwcs · September 23, 2003 12:04AM

Does the substance possibly emit gases that might harm the coin?

puff · September 23, 2003 12:18AM

I've been using "BRASSO" for 8 years. Works great, cost a couple dollars a can, and will last forever! I have never had any damage from "gasses", or anyother problems. Just apply a little with something like a cotton T-shirt, let dry a few minutes, and wipe off!

This will take care of the "most" severe scratch's!!!

Lakesammman · September 23, 2003 1:30AM

Newmy:

Having trouble sleeping, are we??

The Big Moose is fanatical about plastic. He reholders alot of coins then makes sure you handle them carefully (if lucky enough to see his coins). He has a cloth for cleaning glasses at hand to remove your fingerprints. If you thumb the plastic, your viewing priviliges are done! I've never seen such nice plastic. Every time I see a dealer throw a slab on the case, I think of him.

grip · September 23, 2003 1:49AM

The light car compound works.Al

supercoin · September 23, 2003 2:04AM

The Brasso suggestion comes up a lot... but personally I don't like the idea of using a chemical compound that is made to brighten metal around my coins. And most slabs are NOT air-tight.

I use and recommend Novus Plastic Polish #2, it's a non-volatile abrasive polish. I suspect the Meguiar's is similar.

I bought a 2oz bottle of the Novus several years ago and I still have plenty left, and that was using it as a dealer. Probably a lifetime supply for a typical collector and it cost all of $1.75.

Typetone · September 23, 2003 2:18AM

Supercoin:

Where can you buy it?

I like the baseball card sleve. It's a slab for your slabs!!

Greg

supercoin · September 23, 2003 2:24AM

I bought mine at TAP Plastics, I believe it's a chain. I'd try calling a local plastic or glass supply store.

It's also readily available online... shipping will double the cost but still less than the cost of one slab.

BigMoose · September 23, 2003 3:53AM

Newmismatist, I have used Meguiars #17, the cleaner and it does a nice job. I have not used #10, the polish. How does the polish differ from the cleaner?? I have also tried Novus #2 but have noticed better results with Meguiars. I am going to have to give Brasso a shot.
Lakesammman, Geez, I am not that fanatical about my slabs, but don't you just hate it when the plastic gets scratched to hell and you can't even recognize the coin inside? I think it pays to take care of the slabs as you can usually avoid reholdering fees with a little plastic cleaner. I think the PCGS plastic is superior to the NGC product both in terms of optical quality and resistance to scratches. Now, I have to go and take my Paxil for my Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder!

dragon · September 23, 2003 4:01AM

BigMoose,

The polish is not as abrasive as the cleaner and gives the plastic more clarity as opposed to removing scratches.

The Meguiars products work well, 3M also makes an excellent professional plastic cleaner/polish that works very well on slabs.

I would not however use any polish/cleaner made for metal that has a strong petroleum odor to it.

dragon

BigMoose · September 23, 2003 4:25AM

Thanks, Dragon! I think you are right. The Brasso just doesn't make sense to me.

marcmoish · September 23, 2003 4:35AM

I've used BRASSO for months now - never had a problem nor have I heard of any - I picked up that bit of info froim Mike Printz' Whitlow site (or it may have been Pinnacle) if they recommend it I highly dount it will make your coins evaporate

I wish though they would take away the really mean scratches - but for everything in between its great!

Marc

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