What are some materials that I will need to get rid of the rust on them and gunk and how do I go about doing this?
2007-09-15 11:16:07 · 3 answers · asked by robertdunno 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.
When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.
Your best bet is to leave the coin alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coin do not use any of the methods described above as they will react with the metal in your coin. Use either 100% alcohol or 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). Both of these must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin. Place your coin(s) in either solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!
I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.
Good luck!
2007-09-15 12:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
State quarters were and are made in the 100's of millions. Look though your change and find some others. All you will do is damage the coins. Acetone and alcohol will not remove rust, but only grease type materials. They have had to have been in an awful wet environment to have rusted. Your best bet is to replace them and spend the damaged ones. I know you don't want to hear that, but in the long run you will do better.
2007-09-16 07:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All cleaning chemicals will work. Just dip them in and out. Don't keep them in for a long time or they will rust!!!!!!!!
2007-09-15 11:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by soccerplayingmorgan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋