need some help guys

streetshark1966 · Jul 20, 2015

I dug a 1904s Barber today it wasn't even an inch down. Its so black can't get a good pic of it. What is the best way to clean it?

Ice Scratcher · Jul 20, 2015

Try rubbing it with a paste of baking soda and water.. Rub in circles...

If that doesn't work good, electrolysis first, then baking soda...

Found near water?

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Ice Scratcher · Jul 20, 2015

Congrats BTW!

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streetshark1966 · Jul 20, 2015

no found it in a yard and got a merc that looks the same from a side walk strip just down the road from it.

Stevo · Jul 23, 2015

Ice Scratcher said:
Try rubbing it with a paste of baking soda and water.. Rub in circles...

If that doesn't work good, electrolysis first, then baking soda...

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X2 She is a great candidate for electrolysis.

jackdaniels · Jul 23, 2015

electrolysis!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb5-VAoNVd4

Grumpysrb · Jul 23, 2015

Congrats! Vinegar. Non-abrasive. Let is soak for awhile.

Digger-Dave · Jul 24, 2015

I would do an olive oil soak.

Then removed the green and grime with tooth picks.

Repeat let us know how you do.

rluna · Aug 30, 2015

I tried the olive oil soak for a couple months and it didn't seem to do anything.
Maybe I did it wrong.

Rand

metaladdict · Aug 30, 2015

I tried electrolysis on my rusty/black barber dime...It took off some of the black but it was corroded pretty bad and refused to get cleaner so I sold it.

Stevo · Sep 1, 2015

I'm still in favor of electrolysis. Zap it in a bath with Washing Soda. It's hard to know how long it will take, but it will come out better.

602punch · Oct 5, 2015

It might not be completely salvageable in that condition unfortunately.

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