What's the best way to get the olive oil off after a nice soak

Stork · September 14, 2006 7:53PM

for a bronze medal for example... Is there a difference for copper? Thanks

Cathy

theboz11 · September 14, 2006 10:13PM

Soap and water, or acetone

AuldFartte · September 15, 2006 12:17AM

Acetone dip, second acetone dip (in fresh acetone), and two dips and a rinse in distilled water should do it.

satootoko · September 15, 2006 1:07AM

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<< <i>Acetone dip, second acetone dip (in fresh acetone), and two dips and a rinse in distilled water should do it. :

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Stork · September 15, 2006 9:17AM

Acetone it is. Thanks, I'll try to post a picture of the olive-soaking item soon.

7Jaguars · September 16, 2006 1:19AM

Soap and water is not a drastic thing and I often use it. Actually if it is a mild detergent, you can spread it on with your fingers and then rinse liberally with water. I then use a fresh white towel (washed itself in mild soap to tamp the surface of the coin. You might then try the acetone if there is any residual.

Copper is definately a challenge, but the soap and water treatment can pull some things that acetone may not and vice versa. 70% rubbing alcohol is yet a different solvent. I have also experimented with the Blue Ribbon and MS70 with varied results and would hold off the latter two until you try it on some other bits not of value.

If these things don't work you might consider the NCS service - I have an EF 1844 farthing that has some crud that may ultrasound off but will send to them.

What's the best way to get the olive oil off after a nice soak

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