thelock Junior Member Joined Jun 10, 2011 Messages 95 Jul 4, 2011 #1 Hi guys, today was my first day metal detecting and I found a couple of coins that need cleaning, can anyone help me with this? Thanks
Hi guys, today was my first day metal detecting and I found a couple of coins that need cleaning, can anyone help me with this? Thanks
ROLL METAL ROLL Senior Member Joined Dec 26, 2010 Messages 428 Location Bama Jul 4, 2011 #2 Sometimes a rock tumbler, or maybe soap and a soft bristle tooth brush. Good Luck
D dgaines400 Full Member Joined Nov 29, 2010 Messages 103 Location zachary la Jul 4, 2011 #3 I heard and about to try. Put some baking soda in a container put the coin on top then cover with more. Then put water on top and let sit for 15 min. If thats not enough add vinegar and lemon juice and let sit over night.
I heard and about to try. Put some baking soda in a container put the coin on top then cover with more. Then put water on top and let sit for 15 min. If thats not enough add vinegar and lemon juice and let sit over night.
ROLL METAL ROLL Senior Member Joined Dec 26, 2010 Messages 428 Location Bama Jul 5, 2011 #4 IF you find older coins that have value DO NOT DO THAT. With regular coins thats fine. Good luck!
Blueonceagain Elite Member Joined Oct 3, 2009 Messages 2,744 Location Carlisle,England Jul 5, 2011 #5 Mr muscle oven cleaner,then a fine wire brush.