Here I remove tarnish and toning from several bullion pieces with E.Z.est coin cleaner. A note of caution - never clean coins that may have numismatic collectibility.
I have a similar product here in the UK but mine has a lift out plastic basket so you can put several coins in & transfer the whole basket to the water without having to touch the coins. Nice review, thanks for sharing.
I’ve been using this product for 6 years on certain tarnished coins but I skip the soap bath and rinse with running tap water for 2-3 minutes. I add one last step by dipping in Acetone to be sure the chemical reactions are stopped.
I've watched a few of these videos now and my suggestion would be to get a glass bowl with a flat bottom and pour just enough of this stuff into it to cover the coin(s). You then throw it out when exhausted. This prevents contaminating your whole jar of cleaner. That's from high school chemistry. Also you mentioned smelling sulfur. The corrosion is silver sulfide. I suspect this stuff is basically the same as Tarn-X which is sulfuric acid and thiourea. The sulfuric acid etches silver sulfide off of the coin and the thiourea holds the silver in suspension. A by product of this is hydrogen sulfide (H2S), thus the rotten egg smell. MSDS (same stuff as Tarn-X): aervoe.com/_files/msds/EzEst%20Coin%20Cleaner%201985%20-%20US%20Bulk.pdf
Big stack - great video as always. I had a question regarding say after a couple months, does the tarnish come back because if the chemical that has drawn the sulfer out from the silver or do they still remain clean?
If you want to preserve the original potency of a jar of e-Z-est Coin Cleaner, a better method is to pour out into a separate container the amount needed for coin dipping. Then dip the coins in that separate container. However if coins are dipped directly into the jar of e-Z-est Coin Cleaner, then it starts losing its potency as the dissolved tarnish from coins contaminate the original jar. Also when finished dipping coins, do not pour the used solution back into the jar of e-Z-est Coin Cleaner which would contaminate it.
Old video but I was curious. Did you notice any damage to your coins after this was done? Short term or long term? I’m a bit ocd and don’t like toning on my bullion so I was looking into this.
Thanks very much for the demonstration. I gotta get me some of that stuff. I couldn't find the two-finger-sideways-peace-sign icon, so I just clicked the thumbs up one instead. ;)
I prefer the jewelry cleaner that you buy at Target. It has a dip pan and is gentler on the coins than EZ Zest. You should dilute the EZ Zest by 25-50% first. Also common date Morgan and Peace dollars are dipped all the time because ebay buyers want them white. You can't repeatedly dip coins or silver bullion because it burns off the top layer. The end result of over dipping is a dull lifeless finish.
Great advice mrShortpants0 - I hate the thought of silver dollars being dipped. Like many of us, I prefer to have historic silver look the way it is. Modern bullion is another story IMO. Thanks for the tip on the target product.
I would like to know how good would that work with pennies and any other type coins that isn't silver. And if so can you please do a show about it. My Name is Earl Fuse and thank you for reading my comment.
Note that the active ingredient in e-z-est is toxic. It's important to avoid any skin contact or fume inhalation. Good ventilation and latex gloves should be adequate precautions. Very nice results!
lol, I saw that after I posted the video!! A solution for that I guess would be to stand the coin up in the solution and release it for a sec. Thanks for pointing that out, Mick!
I used this on a roll of proof Kennedy's. it worked but the tarnish returned in less than a month. Re-dipped again and used running water and a i-phone cloth to wipe clean. They looked perfect, have to wait and see what happens this time.
I use goddard's silver dip but only on brilliant uncirculated coins that have heavy toning on them. It works perfect and you rinse it with warm running water.
Excellent video BigStack. I echo what SilverSiren says. It is highly carcinogenic. I'd avoid even breathing it too. I rarely use it. Although I do have a container of it that I bought over 10 years ago. lol
Coin dealers dip coins that are toned, uncirculated all the time. It IS NOT meant for circulated coins at all. Also. You should use distilled Water for wash and rinse. Reason being is municipal water supplies have fluorine, chlorines, minerals ect and none are good for coins. With distilled water it's purified and no impurities and it won't spot even if you let them air dry. I'd be careful with the soapy water also, normally I don't use it because of chemicals used in the soaps. Just a dip and rinse in distilled water skipping the soap, then a quick 2nd rinse again in distilled water (cleaner than the first rinse) is all it takes.
Why the hell did my LCS suggest I do this to choice date, CC Morgans before sending them in for grading? I chose not to, but now I'm researching "dipping" more thoroughly to see what it's all about. From your video I take it that you agree with my decision to just submit my coins raw as they are. I couldn't imagine messing with numismatics, but maybe I'm missing something.
I would never do this to a CC Morgan. This is for low value coins or bullion. I think the grading companies now have "conservation services" but I bet it is quite costly.
Hey, the exact thing happened to me, my grandfather bought me 2 bullion before he died. One is 1997 and one is 1994. I think '94 is a key date and are more valuable? They are both still in the plastic wrap from littleton. Do you think I should keep them both in it or break them out? The cellophane is dirty and the ink is worn off.
94 is a good date, about a $20+ premium on those. Do not take it out of littleton. There are littleton collector out there and may possibly pay more. Hope this helped.
Yea, thanks. The only way littleton makes its money is from uneducated beginner collectors and just old people I guess, I looked at their prices and they are ridiculous. They want something like $80 for a 12 wheat penny collection... Lol
I would hate to take advantage of a beginner or old people BUT putting that thing up for auction and letting whomever bid on it is in no way unethical.
If they are uncirculated it should be OK . Be sure though that you can see the luster travel completely across the devices underneath the toning before you dip. If there are breaks in the luster on the high spots than dipping will only reveal that your coin is AU by contrasting the lustrous areas on the coin with ugly dull gray worn areas that the dip has just etched for you. I've known guys that dipped coins that cost thousands of dollars and then flipped them for big profit but they were veterans of the trade and knew what they were doing. But they would agree it's always a gamble that can end in disaster. With common date Mercs and 64' Quarters I wouldn't worry too much. They can be replaced easily.
Just used first time i used next to sink ez clean bowl of ammonia lastly bowl of o warter then ran under running water an wow instant clean bars about 10 sec in ez like you just amazing stuff i honesrly dont know how you would know an old coin was cleaned in this if you dont rub the coink
Silver reacts with sulfur, which is in many things, and creates silver sulfide. This is more commonly referred to as tarnish. I really like that moon landing medallion. What's funny to me at least, is I'd prefer the moon landing guy over a chinese panda any day of the week.
Personally I prefer using faster running warm or hot sometimes cold water sink water after dipping. Light toning like you had should be gone in one to two seconds with this product. I don't like tweezers because it can unevenly clean or miss the area covered by the tweezer. Typically it drop the coin/bullion (with fingers use gloves to be safe) along the side of the container not trying to allow it to fall flat to the bottom. Drop it in quick and 100% completely (count out up to 5 seconds) then pull it out and immediately wash the coin under warm to hot water making sure all sides and edges (even where your fingers are touching it on the edges) get thoroughly washed off don't cut corners washing of the coin residue for the acid can harm the coin if you don't thoroughly wash it off. Repeat if necessary using less time again quickly dipping. You don't want to over dip it because it will etch the surface giving it a hazy or dull finish. So quick multiple dips are better that just letting it sit hoping it works perfectly. You have more control and much better and consistent results with this method. Although it make take a little more effort. When in doubt dip quick and fast , wash thoroughly 15-30 seconds and repeat if still needed. Try not to breath the fumes. Cleaning Sterling silver and especially worn sterling jewelry or dirty Silver will stink much more. Same process with gold. This is a great product I have used it for many years.
I did a video a bit back, you can wear a latex glove and just dip them and pluck them out and put in fresh water. Don't get on skin it will turn black and have to wear off.
New/old sub for you. I changed my channel a while back and lost everyone in process. This is a fine video that shows very well my friend. Stop by for a peek at my pouring and collections amongst other things. The e-Z-est dose work great.
unfortunately, I do not believe it works on milk spots at all. Look for a video by drutter that explains three different ways to remove milk spots. I believe cloudy ammonia and jewelers wipes will do it.
Hey mcgee, great video. I had watch the video in link above by QSB (qualitysilverbullion), they mention after water to dip in ammonia to prevent future blotching. Not sure its necessary just a tip.
Well, as long as he's pointing out that this set of coins is worthless as anything except bullion, I guess it doesn't matter that he handles the coins improperly (allowing his fingers to touch the faces instead of just the edges)..and w/out gloves and no protection beneath from a potential drop.
Joe Heasley .....and for all of these reasons I will never become a true coin collector. I like to hold my silver coins. This craziness of supposedly ruining a coin because someone cleaned it (properly) is ridiculous to me. I realize and understand that it is something that shouldnt be sone, but im not sure who decided that.
Did you know that silver is as impervious to oxygen as gold is? Tarnish on pure silver is due to sulfur, which you can smell when coins are dipped. Coin dip on largely numismatic coins is OK as long as there is only light tarnish. Old black tarnish usually leaves a white film after dipping and a lot of regret. BTW, I hold the coin with my fingers. Skin seems to be impervious to the dip.
It probably has thiourea in it. My bottle of tarn-X does say it is a carcinogen in CA, but then again, everything is a Prop 65 carcinogen there. Lots of lawyers with nothing better to do than sue chemical companies.
like how he talks about never doing it to numismatic or collectable coins yet he dips the most collect coin their is the American eagle silver dollar. The coin that rarely every gets melted for scrap since its so highly collected. Also I want to point a few things out first never use soapy water on it and the other as long as its not super badly tarnished dipping the coin and properly drying with a super soft cotton cloth never whipping can make a coin pass as never cleaned when getting it graded. this is the trick dip the coin try and move it as violent as you can in the cleaner with out damaging it or having the cleaner splash out then let sit for 30 sec in the cleaner then take out and rinc under running water I use cold to room temp this works best. if I dip the coin and see its still looking like crap with white places on it I will rub with just my finger over then in the dip knowing this may leave some marks and will possible get it graded as light cleaned. see the thing is that most people do not understand is when coins are mad they are cleaned washed the stuff they used to wash them is close to this dip . I people who make it did everything they could when they made it to find out how to make it and how to replicate what the mint used threw all sourts of means including talking to the people who make the stuff for the mint. this is the least harsh cleaner on the market and the only one that can retain the coins finish. it is also the only one the that is used buy people who grad for a living. for many years people have took milk spot coins and dipped them in my manner and had them come out like they never ben dipped. its a matter of learning what to look fore and trial and error. I hope this info helps people. after all if dun right you can take a tarnished crap grad coin to a top grade coin. I have dun it.
You are dipping for wayyyy too long. A modern Eagle will clean up in 2 seconds. Maybe less. The longer you dip the more finish you take off. Use running water. Dip, one two, then out over running water. Then dip quickly in a bowl of 1/4 ammonia 3/4 water. Then back under running water. Then dip in distilled water and place on cloth.
if you do this to Any Coin what so ever?, you will Destroy any Value it might have over the Scrap Value of Silver, a "Cleaned" Coin of any type has little or no value to a Coin Collector!. :-(
I have a similar product here in the UK but mine has a lift out plastic basket so you can put several coins in & transfer the whole basket to the water without having to touch the coins.
Nice review, thanks for sharing.
I’ve been using this product for 6 years on certain tarnished coins but I skip the soap bath and rinse with running tap water for 2-3 minutes. I add one last step by dipping in Acetone to be sure the chemical reactions are stopped.
Great idea with the acetone dip - I've read that is a key conservation method.
Wow, great demo. I have some old Mexican coins I want to do this with. How long is that container good?
Thanks
I've watched a few of these videos now and my suggestion would be to get a glass bowl with a flat bottom and pour just enough of this stuff into it to cover the coin(s). You then throw it out when exhausted. This prevents contaminating your whole jar of cleaner. That's from high school chemistry. Also you mentioned smelling sulfur. The corrosion is silver sulfide. I suspect this stuff is basically the same as Tarn-X which is sulfuric acid and thiourea. The sulfuric acid etches silver sulfide off of the coin and the thiourea holds the silver in suspension. A by product of this is hydrogen sulfide (H2S), thus the rotten egg smell. MSDS (same stuff as Tarn-X): aervoe.com/_files/msds/EzEst%20Coin%20Cleaner%201985%20-%20US%20Bulk.pdf
Big stack - great video as always. I had a question regarding say after a couple months, does the tarnish come back because if the chemical that has drawn the sulfer out from the silver or do they still remain clean?
Wow! Great video! That really is an amazing product! Thanks for sharing and keep stacking!
A little dipping basket would make perfect sense - thanks CCT!
7:04 "by the way, that's the sound of the tweezers hitting the bowl, not the coin". Thanks for making it clear, I was about to tell you off hehe
I also have a second product witch is called "always bright" and it says that it protects the silver from every toning again.
Thanks I wondered about this I saw use on amonia vs water after dip water was fine for. You?
If you want to preserve the original potency of a jar of e-Z-est Coin Cleaner, a better method is to pour out into a separate container the amount needed for coin dipping. Then dip the coins in that separate container. However if coins are dipped directly into the jar of e-Z-est Coin Cleaner, then it starts losing its potency as the dissolved tarnish from coins contaminate the original jar. Also when finished dipping coins, do not pour the used solution back into the jar of e-Z-est Coin Cleaner which would contaminate it.
Hi Jade - this is a really great idea. Thanks for commenting!
Great info. Haven't had to clean any of my silver since it is all new, but good to know how to do it. Thanks!
Old video but I was curious. Did you notice any damage to your coins after this was done? Short term or long term? I’m a bit ocd and don’t like toning on my bullion so I was looking into this.
Just about the only guy on the internet who gets the name right.
Haha, thanks David
ive tried this for the white hew/ milk spots it doesnt really work only seems to work on black tarnish
Wow beautiful coins. I’m new to silver stacking and look forward to buying lots of coins in the future.
For the OCD in us - what about the Achilles Heel factor?
Do you re-dip?
I don't see any problem with it at all, although I am not so afflicted. I have only gotten this out twice for videos, haha
this is great for those dark stains.. does it work for milk stains on canadian maple leafs?
i know this vid is 5 years old but the Royal mint Brittanias milk spot was an issue back then as well......How does this product work for milk spots?
this product is a no go for milk spots - try lightly using a jewelers cloth
Another solid video...Thanks Bigstack!
Hah, I was hoping to see you dip one of them halfway in to show the contrast, but it's still clear. I might have to pick up some of this stuff myself.
can the e z est remove the milk spot on the coins
is this stuff good for gold or general purpose for jewelry?
Thanks very much for the demonstration. I gotta get me some of that stuff.
I couldn't find the two-finger-sideways-peace-sign icon, so I just clicked the thumbs up one instead. ;)
Thanks for the vid! How many coins can you clean with the 5 oz jar in your estimate?
Just watched this video from 8!years ago. I’m buying some now.
8 years..time sure flies! Have a good one, TS
Great video - amazing product. Thanks!
I prefer the jewelry cleaner that you buy at Target. It has a dip pan and is gentler on the coins than EZ Zest. You should dilute the EZ Zest by 25-50% first.
Also common date Morgan and Peace dollars are dipped all the time because ebay buyers want them white. You can't repeatedly dip coins or silver bullion because it burns off the top layer. The end result of over dipping is a dull lifeless finish.
Great advice mrShortpants0 - I hate the thought of silver dollars being dipped. Like many of us, I prefer to have historic silver look the way it is. Modern bullion is another story IMO. Thanks for the tip on the target product.
***** how does the target cleaner perform compared to this cleaner?...it seems to work really well
What are your thoughts about cleaning a gold eagle with this?
Very useful and practical video, thanks for sharing
Will it work on 24 karat gold plated copper coins
I would like to know how good would that work with pennies and any other type coins that isn't silver. And if so can you please do a show about it. My Name is Earl Fuse and thank you for reading my comment.
Note that the active ingredient in e-z-est is toxic. It's important to avoid any skin contact or fume inhalation. Good ventilation and latex gloves should be adequate precautions. Very nice results!
bullion don't lose value if i clean them?
What can we do to totally prevent toning?
lol, I saw that after I posted the video!! A solution for that I guess would be to stand the coin up in the solution and release it for a sec. Thanks for pointing that out, Mick!
I used this on a roll of proof Kennedy's. it worked but the tarnish returned in less than a month. Re-dipped again and used running water and a i-phone cloth to wipe clean. They looked perfect, have to wait and see what happens this time.
Thanks for the info Kenneth - looking forward to the update
Good recommendation.... great video!
Could you share where you buy this I can’t seem to find a good price I have used it and yes it’s amazing stuff
you bet - I bought mine at air-tites.com . www.air-tites.com/ATezest.htm#.WpLzDIPwaUk Thanks Robert!
I use goddard's silver dip but only on brilliant uncirculated coins that have heavy toning on them. It works perfect and you rinse it with warm running water.
someone help with that cleaner? i live in EU, but cannot find any who can send here
Great demonstration big stack
I like the ASE toning. I put some in a dansco album every year just to tone them.
good vid! I'll try it myself
thank you bigstack in finding this product
Excellent video BigStack. I echo what SilverSiren says. It is highly carcinogenic. I'd avoid even breathing it too. I rarely use it. Although I do have a container of it that I bought over 10 years ago. lol
Cool, I will check out that vid - latex gloves seem like the better idea - thanks rocky
Coin dealers dip coins that are toned, uncirculated all the time. It IS NOT meant for circulated coins at all.
Also. You should use distilled Water for wash and rinse. Reason being is municipal water supplies have fluorine, chlorines, minerals ect and none are good for coins. With distilled water it's purified and no impurities and it won't spot even if you let them air dry.
I'd be careful with the soapy water also, normally I don't use it because of chemicals used in the soaps. Just a dip and rinse in distilled water skipping the soap, then a quick 2nd rinse again in distilled water (cleaner than the first rinse) is all it takes.
Why the hell did my LCS suggest I do this to choice date, CC Morgans before sending them in for grading? I chose not to, but now I'm researching "dipping" more thoroughly to see what it's all about. From your video I take it that you agree with my decision to just submit my coins raw as they are. I couldn't imagine messing with numismatics, but maybe I'm missing something.
I would never do this to a CC Morgan. This is for low value coins or bullion. I think the grading companies now have "conservation services" but I bet it is quite costly.
Where can I find the substance?
Nice demo - thanks for sharing :-)
Will it remove milk spots?
Illya Leonov AKA Morgan Freepony lolwut
good info - thanks Silver Siren
lol, thanks for watching StackAndPrepper!
This stuff really works have used for several bars use amonia in one bowl dawn and water in other i like shiny too
Very nice thanks for sharing.
THATS AWESOME THANX DUDE!!!
Excellent product.
Hey, the exact thing happened to me, my grandfather bought me 2 bullion before he died. One is 1997 and one is 1994. I think '94 is a key date and are more valuable? They are both still in the plastic wrap from littleton. Do you think I should keep them both in it or break them out? The cellophane is dirty and the ink is worn off.
94 is a good date, about a $20+ premium on those. Do not take it out of littleton. There are littleton collector out there and may possibly pay more. Hope this helped.
Yea, thanks. The only way littleton makes its money is from uneducated beginner collectors and just old people I guess, I looked at their prices and they are ridiculous. They want something like $80 for a 12 wheat penny collection... Lol
I would hate to take advantage of a beginner or old people BUT putting that thing up for auction and letting whomever bid on it is in no way unethical.
littleton should be ashamed of themselves.i ordered all there free stuff...thank you for the freebies u sell for $50 thats worth $5
+Joe Shmoe are u kidding some ppl collect from littleton???i never knew this
That's very nice, but I heard that if you clean silver coins, especially Morgan dollars, that the coins lose their value, is that true
maxim chasovski don't clean them
To avoid water spots use distilled water to rinse.Just a FYI.
cool video.
Great product and looks easy... Should I clean up some mercury dimes and pre 64 quarters with this stuff?
+Joshua Voris NO!!! Absolutely NOT!!!
If they are uncirculated it should be OK . Be sure though that you can see the luster travel completely across the devices underneath the toning before you dip. If there are breaks in the luster on the high spots than dipping will only reveal that your coin is AU by contrasting the lustrous areas on the coin with ugly dull gray worn areas that the dip has just etched for you. I've known guys that dipped coins that cost thousands of dollars and then flipped them for big profit but they were veterans of the trade and knew what they were doing. But they would agree it's always a gamble that can end in disaster. With common date Mercs and 64' Quarters I wouldn't worry too much. They can be replaced easily.
Golden Guilder no way
Just used first time i used next to sink ez clean bowl of ammonia lastly bowl of o warter then ran under running water an wow instant clean bars about 10 sec in ez like you just amazing stuff i honesrly dont know how you would know an old coin was cleaned in this if you dont rub the coink
Been using it for a few years never have used it though on a coin works great
Yes, good stuff Rich. I would never use it on anything but non-collectible bullion.
@@steveo1240 Yes. This product will remove fingerprints.
Silver reacts with sulfur, which is in many things, and creates silver sulfide. This is more commonly referred to as tarnish. I really like that moon landing medallion. What's funny to me at least, is I'd prefer the moon landing guy over a chinese panda any day of the week.
I use my bare fingers and dip the coin face down. Then 2 or three dips in soapy h2o then i run it under warm water the dry the same as you did.
Personally I prefer using faster running warm or hot sometimes cold water sink water after dipping. Light toning like you had should be gone in one to two seconds with this product. I don't like tweezers because it can unevenly clean or miss the area covered by the tweezer.
Typically it drop the coin/bullion (with fingers use gloves to be safe) along the side of the container not trying to allow it to fall flat to the bottom.
Drop it in quick and 100% completely (count out up to 5 seconds) then pull it out and immediately wash the coin under warm to hot water making sure all sides and edges (even where your fingers are touching it on the edges) get thoroughly washed off don't cut corners washing of the coin residue for the acid can harm the coin if you don't thoroughly wash it off.
Repeat if necessary using less time again quickly dipping. You don't want to over dip it because it will etch the surface giving it a hazy or dull finish. So quick multiple dips are better that just letting it sit hoping it works perfectly. You have more control and much better and consistent results with this method. Although it make take a little more effort.
When in doubt dip quick and fast , wash thoroughly 15-30 seconds and repeat if still needed. Try not to breath the fumes. Cleaning Sterling silver and especially worn sterling jewelry or dirty Silver will stink much more. Same process with gold. This is a great product I have used it for many years.
goldsilverandiamonds really great advice, here - thanks for your insight.
good idea, AA47 - thank you!
I did a video a bit back, you can wear a latex glove and just dip them and pluck them out and put in fresh water. Don't get on skin it will turn black and have to wear off.
Where is this sold? Online? Retail stores? Thanks.
eBay or Amazon
Look at the coin dealer
you're right, that would have been cool to see - next time!
I can't argue with you on that, upgrader99!
Amazing stuff! US!
dose this stuff stink like fish mine did
Gunslinger use hot water to rainse
Where can you get this coin cleaner?
i saw it on ebay
Great vid stacks. They all are
eric hall thanks eric!
Nice video
New/old sub for you. I changed my channel a while back and lost everyone in process. This is a fine video that shows very well my friend. Stop by for a peek at my pouring and collections amongst other things. The e-Z-est dose work great.
Very cool - I just subbed you!
Hmm, that's interesting. It makes sense why you would want to do that, but I did not have any adverse results fortunately. Thanks mikes85supra
Is that products work f kores
Yea I think I put little scratches into my 5 oz apmex brick. First silver purchase and yes I feel dumb lol.
C172Pilotdude you put scratches on a generic bar so you didn't damage it at all it's still worth the same.
5 oz is 5 oz as far as generic is concerned
unfortunately, I do not believe it works on milk spots at all. Look for a video by drutter that explains three different ways to remove milk spots. I believe cloudy ammonia and jewelers wipes will do it.
Silver eagle's is a numismatic coin also
Yes it is. In fact, depending of the year of issue and condition, its price may vary significantly.
@@Sportingalagrieska the price may vary, but not really the value (all pretty much @ melt)
NGC has a service that cleans numismatic coins..cleaning isnt the problem cleaning that removes material is
whoops, link didnt come through
Hey mcgee, great video. I had watch the video in link above by QSB (qualitysilverbullion), they mention after water to dip in ammonia to prevent future blotching. Not sure its necessary just a tip.
Should have used PLASTIC containers for soap and water. Ceramic will ding the reeds.
Yes, you're right Joe - thanks for the comment
Sorry to nit-pick. Anyways, thanx for posting this video, great info, much appreciated.
👍🏻
Well, as long as he's pointing out that this set of coins is worthless as anything except bullion, I guess it doesn't matter that he handles the coins improperly (allowing his fingers to touch the faces instead of just the edges)..and w/out gloves and no protection beneath from a potential drop.
Joe Heasley .....and for all of these reasons I will never become a true coin collector. I like to hold my silver coins. This craziness of supposedly ruining a coin because someone cleaned it (properly) is ridiculous to me. I realize and understand that it is something that shouldnt be sone, but im not sure who decided that.
@@jay-rus4437 Thank god, a sensible opinion on the topic.
I still wouldn’t touch them with bare hands, even by the rim. Use gloves.
Did you know that silver is as impervious to oxygen as gold is? Tarnish on pure silver is due to sulfur, which you can smell when coins are dipped. Coin dip on largely numismatic coins is OK as long as there is only light tarnish. Old black tarnish usually leaves a white film after dipping and a lot of regret. BTW, I hold the coin with my fingers. Skin seems to be impervious to the dip.
Read the warnings on that stuff, some of that stuff is a Carcinogen
I am sure - probably should wear protective gear while using.
It probably has thiourea in it. My bottle of tarn-X does say it is a carcinogen in CA, but then again, everything is a Prop 65 carcinogen there. Lots of lawyers with nothing better to do than sue chemical companies.
@@StewieGriffin505 Everything is carcinogenic in California.
Suggest crossing border into a neighbouring state to be safe.
Toothpaste and a soft brush
like how he talks about never doing it to numismatic or collectable coins yet he dips the most collect coin their is the American eagle silver dollar. The coin that rarely every gets melted for scrap since its so highly collected. Also I want to point a few things out first never use soapy water on it and the other as long as its not super badly tarnished dipping the coin and properly drying with a super soft cotton cloth never whipping can make a coin pass as never cleaned when getting it graded. this is the trick dip the coin try and move it as violent as you can in the cleaner with out damaging it or having the cleaner splash out then let sit for 30 sec in the cleaner then take out and rinc under running water I use cold to room temp this works best. if I dip the coin and see its still looking like crap with white places on it I will rub with just my finger over then in the dip knowing this may leave some marks and will possible get it graded as light cleaned. see the thing is that most people do not understand is when coins are mad they are cleaned washed the stuff they used to wash them is close to this dip . I people who make it did everything they could when they made it to find out how to make it and how to replicate what the mint used threw all sourts of means including talking to the people who make the stuff for the mint. this is the least harsh cleaner on the market and the only one that can retain the coins finish. it is also the only one the that is used buy people who grad for a living. for many years people have took milk spot coins and dipped them in my manner and had them come out like they never ben dipped. its a matter of learning what to look fore and trial and error. I hope this info helps people. after all if dun right you can take a tarnished crap grad coin to a top grade coin. I have dun it.
You are dipping for wayyyy too long. A modern Eagle will clean up in 2 seconds. Maybe less. The longer you dip the more finish you take off. Use running water. Dip, one two, then out over running water. Then dip quickly in a bowl of 1/4 ammonia 3/4 water. Then back under running water. Then dip in distilled water and place on cloth.
Littleton Coin is a joke
BTW you can brush your silver coin by .... toothpaste!
My noob mistake how could i forget.
Imagine that paying money to destroy your silver coins. 🤣😂
if you do this to Any Coin what so ever?, you will Destroy any Value it might have over the Scrap Value of Silver, a "Cleaned" Coin of any type has little or no value to a Coin Collector!. :-(