Re: Newbe with a clean idea.
Hey BCMC. All of those methods sound good if you put the time into learning how to use them. Any mechanical or acid form of cleaning can damage a coin. The trick is to know how much to use and when to stop lol Every method mentioned here devalues our finds. But it also preserves them. The only difference between restoration and home cleaning is a college degree rofl Thanks for the tips. If I run into any of those products, I will be sure to try them :clapping:
Re: Newbe with a clean idea.
thumbsup01 Welcome from Kentucky! My husband and I brew beer too! TNT Homebrew (Tom N Tana) :beerbuddy:
I'll be interested to see how your experiments go on your coins... We have all the above said chemicals but I'm nervous to use anything more than mild soap, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.
Re: Newbe with a clean idea.
Howdy Pard!
The value of an old coin can drop like a rock when chemicals are used to clean finds.
Personally, I prefer to take really special coins to a professional and let them evaluate my find,
and maybe lend a hand in cleaning them so as not to diminish their value.
Among methods I prefer are mild detergent and water. Just let 'em soak and pat dry.
Any scrubbing can also drop the value of a coin. I also might use a sonic cleaner that does not harm the value of the find.
Your suggestions are certainly worth consideration, and I'd need to study up on that before using them myself, but I don't want to end up with a nice shiny coin that no longer has value to collectors. There is a precarious balance in that whole process that I just dont feel comfortable tackling myself without guidance from a pro.
Blessings,
M-Taliesin
Re: Newbe with a clean idea.
That's a lot of work just for clad :confused: :confused: Rinse and dry works for me :grin: :grin: :yes: :yes:
Re: Newbe with a clean idea.
i just use a wash cloth and warm water ......