How Do I Remove This From Coin

LeeG · November 28, 2004 1:29PM

This Kennedy has a bunch of white junk all over it. Can it be easily removed? Got Cha. Ha, Ha. I just wanted to share my purchases this weekend. Lee

Newmismatist · November 28, 2004 1:33PM

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Brillo might work

razorface1027 · November 28, 2004 1:35PM

Brillo might work

It looks like it may've met a brillo pad some time ago.

Stuart · November 28, 2004 1:47PM

Does the 2004 Kennedy have PVC damage on it?

clackamas · November 28, 2004 2:34PM

I would use MS70 to remove the haze. MS70 is not a dip but an organic solvent. What your are seeing is deposited vapor from the plastic (an organic molecule) so you can dissolve it with MS70 or Goo Gone. The Silver Ken may be actual toning so I would not dip it in anything but pure acetone.

Cheers,

brian

MORGANHUNTER2 · November 28, 2004 11:13PM

Well I have probably the silliest of question and am not trying to be a S.A. if you do use say ms70 on a coin, or dip it in acetone and you want to get it slabbed- is it wise to notify when submitting that this was done to remove possible haze or goo or or some other enviro damage?

I have about 90 Franks and Kennedy's from my dad's hoard that at this time I'm not only afraid to send in the way they are, but if I did do what has been mentioned what would truly happen as far as grading?

i need help folks and would truly appreciate any that I can get- I have had some great advice from stuart and JB so far but you just raised my query on this one.

LeeG · November 28, 2004 11:41PM

MORGANHUNTER2,
Heres a couple links for you. Hope they help! Lee

MS70

MS70 (2)

MS70 (3)

Dipping

AValde · November 29, 2004 12:28AM

Can anyone please advise where I can get acetone (pure) not the nail polish remover ?

MORGANHUNTER2 · November 29, 2004 12:29AM

OK now I'm still confused. Here's the kick- I have these beautiful looking Franks that good ol pops most likely took out of a set - 49 years ago- cut the celophane off and then put it in a small white envelope, then stuffed it in a sock. he did this with all the Franks I currently have(54-63). Dummy me-took em out of the sock, and carefully took em out of the white envelope- they look fantastic IMO, but the have a haze like look. They are proofs - he left the little tag with them from Philly, along with this whole batch was a note that he wrote back in 66, but that is for me only- (hate thinking that he is gone).

If I do any of the solutions like ms70 or what ever is on the market, could it ruin my chances of having a 'pop1' proof? wife has this stuff called Blitz- she uses it on her rings and things, I have tarnex, but I use that on my old sterling silver sets and my copper bottom cookware, they say it's good on all silver copper gold, etc.

Since I kind of work in the construction industry I have MSDS on acetone, xzylene and anything else at my finger tips- I know what they can do to anything you apply it to( it's a safety thing).

I want to sell the franklins and the Kennedy's, not at spot price, and not for a million bucks, heck I would trade them out for a new bass boat, and I know this is not the BST page- I do need some assistance on this, guys n gals, your knowledge of coins is greater than mine- truly. I knew that when he died, I should have let that clown brother of mine take all of it and leave me with what I really want from life- a peaceful day on the best bass lake in the world- which I am still searching for. But NOOOO- now I'm somewhat hooked on these darn coins.

Sorry for the unwinding- feel better now .

so please

I truly appreciate it.

eyoung429 · November 29, 2004 12:37AM

Stick with the Acetone, then a good cleaning with non-detergant dishwashing soap. Stay away from MEK and xzylene....these will cause the coins to haze a lot worse than what they are now. If you don't get the results you want with the aforementioned method....send em to Anacs to see if they can do anything for them.

LeeG · November 29, 2004 12:57AM

AValde I picked up 100% Pure Acetone at WalMart in the Auto Parts section. Lee

SilverDollarMan · November 29, 2004 1:17AM

So how long in acetone? and how about rinse warm or cold? and any rubbing? and lastly how many dips?

Thx alot! I have some coins I just got from my father, who isn't a collector, and they are not in the best state.

AValde · November 29, 2004 1:23AM

<< AValde I picked up 100% Pure Acetone at WalMart in the Auto Parts section. Lee >>

Thanks Lee.

XpipedreamR · November 29, 2004 1:27AM

I'd be careful with the acetone on proofs. When the acetone evaporates, you'll have a bit of scuz left that was dissolved in the acetone, that is now on the coin, and will be quite visible on the mirrored surfaces of a proof. I have had to remove this by extensive rinsing with isopropyl alcohol.

Conder101 · November 29, 2004 8:15AM

That's why I do a flowing acetone rinse after the acetone dip, an before the dip has a chance to evaporate. After the dip there is stuff disolved in the acetone still on the coin, so a flowing acetone rinse then flushes that dissolved material off the coin. Then you let it dry. (make sure you change the position of your holding fingers at least once during the flowing rinse. Otherwise some of the stuff wil rman trapped along where you are holding the coin.)

SilverDollarMan · December 2, 2004 11:47PM

Here's what I did:

Had 6 Kennedy Halves, Put 2 BU's in airtites, put 2 toned BU's in plain album and dipped 2 in acetone, using latex gloves, did one more clean dip, rinsed in warm water and then while still wet washed w/ liquid hand soap and rinsed 4 a couple of minutes. Is this right? Thx in advance.

eyoung429 · December 3, 2004 1:43AM

Sounds good as long as they dry quickly....you don't want any waterspots left as there are particles that will attack the finish of the coin. REMEMBER!!!! DO NOT RUB COINS WITH CLOTH!! Either use compressed air or set on clean towel and gently dab the water off the coins.

SilverDollarMan · December 6, 2004 6:23AM

Okay Great, thx alot!

Boom · December 6, 2004 8:21PM

The coin at the top of this page looks really bad. Like it's already messed up.

LeeG · December 7, 2004 12:02AM

Boom: What Cha Mean? Here's pictures of the coin as I received it. The pic's above are the sellers. Looks like they tried to clean it somehow?

kieferscoins · December 7, 2004 12:11AM

Its a 2004 coin. Move on and forget about removing the haze. There are so many non hazy nice DCAM Haves out there.

Cameron Kiefer

LeeG · December 7, 2004 1:48AM

Thanks Sheriff Cameron. Maybe you should "move on" to real coins instead of "Sample Slab's"? And it's spelled Halves not haves? It would be a plus also if you would stick to answering members questions instead of stating your rude opinions? Have a good life! Lee

kieferscoins · December 7, 2004 1:50AM

<< Maybe you should "move on" to real coins instead of "Sample Slab's"? >>

follow your own advise:

<< It would be a plus also if you would stick to answering members questions instead of stating your rude opinions? >>

Cameron Kiefer

proofman48 · December 7, 2004 1:55AM

You chaps would do well to try and get along!

ss350camaro · December 7, 2004 2:02AM

I guess my first question would be "why does a 2004 coin look that bad already"?

2004 Proof Kennedys are plentiful and cheap in PR69DCAM condition. I would definately pass on anything that looked that bad in a sellers pics.

My opinion? Spend it and find another one in better shape.

kieferscoins · December 7, 2004 2:04AM

Thats all I was trying to say also. I was just giving my opinion and not a rude comment.

It is an impared brand new proof coin. Get a better one and spend this one.

Cameron Kiefer

Russ · December 7, 2004 2:10AM

<< I guess my first question would be "why does a 2004 coin look that bad already"? >>

Cheap flip.

Russ, NCNE

LeeG · December 7, 2004 3:28AM

Cameron,
My apologies if I took your comments out of context. No Harm, No Foul

Lee

I see I still have alot to learn in proper aspects of quality coin buying!

kieferscoins · December 7, 2004 5:12AM

No problem. I'm happy to help if you have questions.

Cameron Kiefer

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