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B Hackler Special user 778 Posts |
I just recieved about two dozen wallking liberty coins and they need to be cleaned. can anybody suggest a cleaning product that will make the coins look new again?
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
Just about any silver polish should do the trick. Tarnoff will also work. Not wanting to purchase anything , try toothpaste.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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coinguy Regular user 104 Posts |
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On 2008-10-07 12:05, Father Photius wrote: Do you know if this will work with Eisenhower Dollars. |
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organicmagician Veteran user USA 345 Posts |
Toothpaste works pretty well on all silver and clad coins. It's nice because it doesn't take off as much tarnish/patina as a silver polish or other method, so you can control the appearance if you aren't going for super shiny.
If you want super-shiny (and want to use stuff in your house already), I'd also recommend a paste of baking soda and water, which is effective and relatively gentle. |
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B Hackler Special user 778 Posts |
My wife a silver cleaner for her jewlery will this work for coins?
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
It should.
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feher Inner circle Michigan 1421 Posts |
My I suggest if your going to use silver polish I wouldn't use those coins for a show or anything until you have handled them for a couple weeks. The polish will make them a tad slippery and we wouldn't want you to drop one in a middle of a set becasue of that.
Good luck any of the above suggestions work so go to it my friend Tim
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Wes65 Inner circle I've said very little in 1219 Posts |
Practise with them for a few days....that's usually all that is needed.
Wes
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
Both Tarnex and toothpaste do not leave a waxy protective coat behind, and you can use them right away.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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MarkTirone Inner circle palming not 1 coin, but 1139 Posts |
I actually used a tiny bit of johnson's baby lotion believe it or not. I rubbed a small bit of it on my half dollar and now it smells good and is really comfortable to classic palm as well as do other sleights. didn't exactly clean it but, yea.
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
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On 2008-10-07 12:04, B Hackler wrote: Why specifically do you want to clean them? They way you got them is what folks expect them to be - old and tarnished with years of grime in the nooks and crannies. What would they be if you cleaned them to remove the tarnish and grime? Let's say you can't leave things be as they are - sad but some folks are that way - what can you do to make them a little prettier without ruining that authentic look they have now? Two things have worked pretty well when I tried - first just handling them for a few weeks - as I have moist hands. Second - I put the coins in my jeans pocket when I did the wash, just a few at a time. I still suggest leaving the coins as is. The past is what it is - why ask your coins to suffer from nostalgia. However - note - if you really did get XF/AU or better coins - they just have a patina on them and collectors won't be amused if you apply tarnex and leave them all silvery again.
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MarkTirone Inner circle palming not 1 coin, but 1139 Posts |
I agree with JT. I think walking liberties should look worn in. If someone sees you using a 1945 coin they are going to wonder why it isn't all warped. I like the look of liberties. they have that black outline to them.
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B Hackler Special user 778 Posts |
I would like to leave the coins the way they are but they are in need of a good cleaning. I purchased the coins at a yard sale and they are in great shape but when you look at the coins they look dirty. Thanks for all the help.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
When it comes to copper, I use Brasso.
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jordanl Veteran user 325 Posts |
Try a soft clean cloth, like an old cotton sock. Enough to get any grime off but leave most of the tarnish and patina. This has worked well for me, I prefer there be tarnish/highlights to bring out the design.
for a little more clean try a silver polishing cloth, I like this as I can control how much I take off. I find polishes remove all the grime and tarnish leaving them too bright for my tastes. |
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
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On 2008-10-08 01:35, Dynamike wrote: Good recommendation for copper coins, Mike, but the thread is about Walking Liberty coins which are silver.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
"Silvo" is a well known trusted cleaner for Silver.
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jonhall19 New user Salt Lake City 68 Posts |
This is the exact thread I need to read, as my coins are looking rather dull. I am just wondering, what kind of toothpaste does anyone think works best? I have like a green gel kind, does it really matter?
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snushy Veteran user 338 Posts |
I use Flitz. Works on silver, copper, brass like a charm.
L. Zaslow
YOU KNOW WHY YOU DON'T SEE? BECAUSE YOU DON'T WATCH! - SLYDINI
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jonhall19 New user Salt Lake City 68 Posts |
OKay,I will just buy a product I know to work. I can't wait for shiny coins again
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