I soaked the 1935 Buffalo Nickel I found for a week and a half in olive oil and then cleaned it with a soft tooth brush. Thought the results were really good. :yes:
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I soaked the 1935 Buffalo Nickel I found for a week and a half in olive oil and then cleaned it with a soft tooth brush. Thought the results were really good. :yes:
Looks like it came out really nice!
Mine are usually all red! :rolleyes: lol
try worcester sauce. I have used it and it removes the red
Yours doesn't look red like all of mine do- was it red before you soaked it in oil? Perhaps it's my limestone Kentucky soil lol
I find soil conditions and the effects on coins to be pretty fascinating. I experimented with cleaning a buff last night/today and started a thread with the results:
http://www.americandetectorist.com/f...p?topic=6667.0
Worcestershire Sauce, tooth brush, water, and a few hours produced this :omg: :
:clapping: Wow- it looks great Switch! Are you going to do all yours like that? I think I will... it's nice to be able to see what they are in display book- when they're dark you have to hold them to the side.
I totally am :-). Can't wait to do the V nickels I just found, but I have them in olive oil right now! Your nickel looks great as well, I am still in shock that you can actually bring the color back lol
Thank you for this now I can clean up my V nickel and use the nasty Worcestershire sauce that's been in the spice cabinet for years. I can't stand the taste.Quote:
Originally Posted by switch link=topic=6631.msg78716#msg78716 date=1313194191
Does this method work on other coins or just nickel ?
It works on nickels but i have never used it on any other coins. I use cheap soy sauce and a yogurt cup. I lean the nickel against the side of the cup. And pour the soy sauce back in the bottle after use. It's kept with my detecting stuff so nobody will eat it. :barf:Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisinCT link=topic=6631.msg125990#msg125990 date=1351169328
My better half is a Avon rep.....and she reccomended that I try AVON's Skin so Soft on my dug wheaties which are usually in deplorable condition.3 or 4 drops in a cup of warm water....add a few coins ....let soak overnight...repeat as often as necessary.....those unreadable dates become readable after a few brushings with a tooth brush.My next try will be in a plastic container with a cover....get some gravel,add warm water and Skin so Soft and do a whole lot of shaking!Great workout for your upper body and the coins come out smelling a whole lot better than olive oil!
:omg: I have a question , as usual. lol. Does the coin feel gritty after it's done or does it still feel smooth. I tried to clean a Buffalo and it turned rusty then I used just a tiny bit of Vinegar with mostly water, let it soak for an hour then brushed it. It came out clean but it was gritty. It was like I removed that top layer or something. That's why I asked if it feels smooth or not .
I think it is gritty because the pits of the coin are filled with surface patina. When you soak the coin in what is essentially acid, it takes all of that out. I am wondering about experimenting with using stuff to sort of fill the grit., but really it doesn't bother me much unless it is really really bad. but I keep a close eye on a coin when it soaks, and as soon as it lightens up I take it out.
I have thought about using a filler too :thinkingabout: But you need a good microscope or goggle magnifiers and small tools. A steady hand wouldn't hurt either lolQuote:
Originally Posted by switch link=topic=6631.msg148822#msg148822 date=1378384360
I suppose it might be worth the time if you have something super rare to do that. |:cheering:Quote:
Originally Posted by coinnut link=topic=6631.msg148859#msg148859 date=1378422246
I haven't found something crazy yet. :cheesysmile:
I found a 1900 IH yesterday and it would be in AU if it wasn't totally green. :(
Let's see you use sandpaper on large cents....what would you use as a filler....wood fill? :poke: :poke: :poke:rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl roflQuote:
Originally Posted by coinnut link=topic=6631.msg148859#msg148859 date=1378422246
:hysterical: Did you ever get a better camera yet? :poke: :poke: ............ :poke: :cheesysmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by RobW link=topic=6631.msg148918#msg148918 date=1378496929
That one turned out real nice and has great details and not too worn, nice job!