rb11701 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I was REALLY bored today and felt like doing something different... I have had this since I was a kid... ....I'll let you guys decide the answer to the title..... In case you didn't guess it... ADAMS!! I actually couldn't believe how good it came. Not due to product but the thing has been dirty since 1924!!! No doubt in my mind that Adam's Metal Polish is the best I have ever used. The coin cleaned up so easy! Any other metal polish I have used required some muscle to really get something shiney. :rockon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thats amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Wow Rob! That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 That does look great !!!!! But before anyone runs out and cleans their coin collection, cleaning can really kill the value of rare coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 But before anyone runs out and cleans their coin collection, cleaning can really kill the value of rare coins Thats good to know Bill because my dad is getting ready to get rid of some of his old half dollars. He was going to sell them to the local jewelry store and knowing me, since I saw what this coin looked like I would have grabbed some Adam's and went at it. Now I won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb11701 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 This was really just for kicks as I was bored out of my mind. lol. How come cleaning knocks down the value? Is there a proper way to clean coins of that value? I would imagine coin dealers have a way. Just in case anyone thinks about doing this to a rare coin collection, I did this merely for entertainment. The coin was my Grandfathers so I doubt I would ever part with it. If you do have coins that are worth money and might be selling them at ANY point, I would follow the advice of not useing Adam's Metal Polish on them. Either keep them dirty or inquire about the correct way to clean them up. I would feel really bad if somebody did this after my pics and lost a ton of value on the collection. But it did come out mint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb11701 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Interesting stuff this rare coin topic... from ask.com... With the exception of freshly dug-up detector finds, cleaning or polishing your coins will do more harm than good. Once metal has been exposed to the air, it is natural for it to oxidize, or tone. If you strip the coin of this toning, not only will you lose any remaining mint luster, the coin will appear harsh and unappealing, and suffer microscopic abrasions that lower its grade. Plus, toned coins are worth more than stripped coins. If you really must clean them, clean coins safely. So how does one clean coins correctly? Again from ask.com... Difficulty: Easy Time Required: About 10 - 15 minutes to clean a batch of 30 coins Here's How: Wash your hands with soap.Washing up will remove the oils and tiny grit from your fingers. Lay down a soft towel.Place a soft cloth or towel, folded over a couple of times, on your working surface to catch coins you might drop, and to provide a space for them to dry. Set up your soapy bath.Fill a small plastic container with warm tap water. Do not use glass, china, or metal, as these hard surfaces can scratch your coins! Disposable food storage containers are perfect for this. Just don't store your coins in them permanently. Add a small amout of mild dish-washing detergent to the container filled with warm water. Don't overdo it - all you need is a really tiny squirt. Prepare your final rinse bath.Fill a second plastic container with distilled water, for the final rinse. Although distilled water is by far the best, you can substitute hot running tap water. Clean the coin.Pick up the first coin, and immerse it in the soapy water. Gently rub both sides of the coin between your fingers, paying attention to any stickiness or gunk. Rub gunk near the edges away from the center of the coin, not into it. Always work in an outward pattern. Dirt and gunk near the edges should simply be made to go over the side with your thumb, not all the way across the coin. Don't put all of your coins in the water at once! Do them one at a time, to avoid their coming in contact with each other and causing scratch marks on the surfaces. Rinse the coin.Rinse the coin under running water, gently rubbing until all soap residue is gone. Always remember, gentleness is the key! Don't rub hard, and if you feel any grit, even light grit, don't rub it into the coin because it will scratch the coin very easily. Instead, sort of agitate the coin by moving it quickly in the water to dislodge the grit, touch it gently only if needed to free it up. Every motion you make with your fingers should be focused on not causing scratches to the coin's surface. Do the finishing rinse.Swish the coin around in the distilled water, to remove the chlorine residue and other contaminants that are found in tap water. Hold it by the edges and agitate gently. At this point, you should no longer touch the coin on its faces. Touch it only by the edges when using your bare fingers. If you must use tap water for the final rinse, then run the coin under fairly hot water. Allow the coin to dry.If you use a distilled water rinse, you can set the coin on the towel to air dry. The coin should dry spot-free, because distilled water is free of dissolved minerals and other impurities. If you had to do the final rinse in hot tap water, then gently pat the coin dry to help prevent spotting. Never rub a coin dry! Always pat it dry gently with a soft cloth or tissue. Repeat until finished.Now wash the rest of your coins, one at a time, following Steps 5 through 8 carefully. If you run across a coin that needs to soak for awhile to get clean, put it in the tub of water off to the side, so you don't accidentally ding it with another coin you are working on. Store your coins.Make sure your coins are absolutely dry before putting them away. Damp coins can suffer damage over time. Remember to always handle coins only by the edges. The only coins I ever touch the faces on are the ones I am about to spend! Tips: Never try to remove the natural oxidation from coins, such as the tarnish on silver. This is called "toning" and the coin is worth more with it intact. Removing it will damage the coin's surface and greatly reduce its value. In other words, no dipping, polishing, or chemical solutions should ever be used on coins. Well now I know... and good to know it was. Thanks for the heads up and making me look into this. I love learning new stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Since you are suppose to learn something new everyday, this is what I learned. Thank you. :2thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb11701 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thats good to know Bill because my dad is getting ready to get rid of some of his old half dollars. He was going to sell them to the local jewelry store and knowing me, since I saw what this coin looked like I would have grabbed some Adam's and went at it. Now I won't. You should polish one and see how much the difference is. If they were already circulated they must have some damage in them. I wonder how much more you would do using Adam's polish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Since you are suppose to learn something new everyday, this is what I learned. Thank you. :2thumbs: Thanks for the post Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb11701 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 No problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowen Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Has anyone ever seen what tobasco does to a penny? I'm not sure about any other metals but just putting tobasco on a penny without scrubbing will make it look new. Imagine what it does to your stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Lookin Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Interesting thread. You learn something new everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Has anyone ever seen what tobasco does to a penny? I'm not sure about any other metals but just putting tobasco on a penny without scrubbing will make it look new. Imagine what it does to your stomach. Hmmm, interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I put that one in the memory bank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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