AirmetTango
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I read an article recently on cleaning trade tokens, and it recommended using a baking soda paste for cleaning the ones made out of aluminum. I decided to give it a shot on an aluminum play coin that I found at the recent group hunt at ChrisMD's family farm and I was very pleased with the results, so I figured I'd share some before/after pics. The whole process is very simple - I just created a thick paste using standard baking soda and a touch of water, then applied it to the coin and scrubbed with a soft bristled toothbrush. I kept repeating the process until I was satisfied with the results...probably less than 10 minutes in this case.
I didn't take any really close up shots right out of the ground, so the top picture is the best I have before any cleaning was done (the play coin is at the very bottom of the shot). The next two pictures show the front and back after cleaning with dish soap, water, and a toothbrush only. Then the last two pictures show the front and back after cleaning using baking soda - fantastic difference! There is still some light staining and small corrosion spots, but overall it's a dramatic improvement:
I didn't take any really close up shots right out of the ground, so the top picture is the best I have before any cleaning was done (the play coin is at the very bottom of the shot). The next two pictures show the front and back after cleaning with dish soap, water, and a toothbrush only. Then the last two pictures show the front and back after cleaning using baking soda - fantastic difference! There is still some light staining and small corrosion spots, but overall it's a dramatic improvement:
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