My slab gouge is finally gone!
lcoopie
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I had a badly scratched, really gouged PCGS slab probably from being in my pocket with keys
and I was very sad, being I just got it. This was no superficial scratch.
So I got out the PlastX and worked on it. To no avail.
Then I did it over and over, maybe 50-60 times,
and the deep gouge actually came out.
In the past I gave up after 1 or 2 times,
but I think a deep mark in the plastic takes
repetition and a strong thumb,
I used a microfiber towel ( do not use a rough towel, or paper towel) and
a drop or 2 at a time, and repeat.
The skin also came off my thumb.
Moral of the story, small amounts of polish, and repetition.
I am happy again.
and I was very sad, being I just got it. This was no superficial scratch.
So I got out the PlastX and worked on it. To no avail.
Then I did it over and over, maybe 50-60 times,
and the deep gouge actually came out.
In the past I gave up after 1 or 2 times,
but I think a deep mark in the plastic takes
repetition and a strong thumb,
I used a microfiber towel ( do not use a rough towel, or paper towel) and
a drop or 2 at a time, and repeat.
The skin also came off my thumb.
Moral of the story, small amounts of polish, and repetition.
I am happy again.
LCoopie = Les
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<< <i>The skin also came off my thumb. >>
I actually got a light burn on my finger from PlastXing a nasty scuff out of a slab. It was worth it, though.
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raw thumb
<< <i>What does PCGS charge for a new holder? >>
probably less than it costs to get a new thumb
<< <i>What does PCGS charge for a new holder? >>
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<< <i>What does PCGS charge for a new holder? >>
I believe a replacement holder from PCGS is $5.00---plus postage/insurance, of course.
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<< <i>I believe a replacement holder from PCGS is $5.00---plus postage/insurance, of course. >>
$10. I would wait until they reveal their next generation holder before I sent any in for reholdering.
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<< <i>What does PCGS charge for a new holder? >>
Don't forget that you have to pay postage and insurance both ways which can get expensive.
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My thumb can only take so much