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Forum: Cleaning & Preservation

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Forum: Cleaning & Preservation

  1. How to bring a dirty silver ring back to life!...

    Started by Cool Hand Fluke, May 15, 2012 11:28 PM
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    Cool Hand Fluke
    May 15, 2012, 11:28 PM Go to last post

  2. Opinions please, Encrusted Silver Pine Tree Shilling from Saltwater

    Started by steelheadwill, Feb 25, 2012 11:29 AM
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    • Replies: 3
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    BuckleBoy
    May 10, 2012, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  3. Cleaning a flying eagle cent

    Started by Kindgren, Feb 26, 2012 08:42 AM
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    nsdq
    May 09, 2012, 01:52 PM Go to last post

  4. Clean or not to clean

    Started by Bbchevelle, Sep 04, 2011 01:59 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 434
    Reverend B*IKE*
    May 08, 2012, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  5. Stabilizing and Preserving Iron from Salt Water

    Started by romeo-1, Feb 24, 2011 10:58 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,473
    boogeyman
    May 06, 2012, 10:47 PM Go to last post

  6. Get a 'Patina' on Shiny Saltwater Brass

    Started by steelheadwill, Jul 07, 2011 08:53 AM
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    • Replies: 3
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    boogeyman
    May 06, 2012, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  7. Tarnex and Silver

    Started by Silver Surfer, Sep 17, 2011 03:19 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 358
    boogeyman
    May 06, 2012, 10:21 PM Go to last post

  8. How Can I Clean a Cone Top Beer Can?

    Started by angifogg, Sep 25, 2010 06:39 AM
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    boogeyman
    May 06, 2012, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  9. how to clean rust on clay pipe

    Started by le fouilleux, Oct 23, 2011 04:27 PM
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    boogeyman
    May 06, 2012, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  10. Electrolysis Setup for larger iron objects

    Started by Alienson, Jan 31, 2012 09:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 257
    boogeyman
    May 06, 2012, 09:39 PM Go to last post

  11. Question On Cleaning A Sandy Soil Encrusted Indian Head

    Started by CoilFisher, May 03, 2012 04:14 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 113
    K Zack
    May 04, 2012, 10:13 AM Go to last post

  12. Colt Handgun found in Privy

    Started by cuddles17981, Oct 25, 2008 07:51 AM
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    • Replies: 7
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    Diggit
    May 03, 2012, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  13. Question on cleaning

    Started by flakefinder, Jan 13, 2012 10:10 AM
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    AcRellik
    May 01, 2012, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  14. OH NO! I tumbled my wheaties!

    Started by fistfulladirt, Dec 14, 2008 07:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 933
    boogeyman
    May 01, 2012, 08:01 PM Go to last post

  15. Do coins shrink when tumbled?

    Started by alba359, Apr 29, 2012 08:06 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    boogeyman
    May 01, 2012, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  16. cleaning 10k and diamond ring ?

    Started by danny cordes, Apr 27, 2012 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    danny cordes
    Apr 27, 2012, 01:43 PM Go to last post

  17. Cleaning mixed metal fireplace tongs

    Started by Alienson, Jan 18, 2012 09:29 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 205
    boogeyman
    Apr 18, 2012, 11:36 AM Go to last post

  18. Alkalines versus Acids in Electrolysis?

    Started by Digger54, Mar 04, 2011 10:28 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    boogeyman
    Apr 18, 2012, 11:24 AM Go to last post

  19. CW plate makers marks

    Started by fever87, Apr 15, 2012 08:37 PM
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    fever87
    Apr 15, 2012, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  20. HOW I RUINED A GOOD FIND.....

    Started by cabinfever11, Mar 02, 2012 05:20 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 598
    Michigan Badger
    Apr 11, 2012, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  21. Found a nice coin but it has glue on it..seeking advice

    Started by namster, Apr 06, 2012 10:19 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 164
    namster
    Apr 09, 2012, 10:47 PM Go to last post

  22. Cleaning silver?

    Started by birdman, Feb 13, 2012 08:23 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 346
    Metal Detecting Stuff
    Apr 05, 2012, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  23. Paraffin Wax To Preserve Iron...

    Started by Swartzie, Sep 05, 2011 07:39 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 413
    DirtyHowi
    Apr 04, 2012, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  24. Black Junk on Silver...

    Started by SugarSand, May 06, 2005 09:58 PM
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    lastleg
    Mar 26, 2012, 09:41 PM Go to last post

  25. How to rid Large Cent? of encrusted iron.

    Started by shvlnflds, Mar 23, 2012 09:44 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 144
    lastleg
    Mar 26, 2012, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  26. Preserving brass - what's best?

    Started by fever87, Mar 24, 2012 08:21 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 105
    lastleg
    Mar 26, 2012, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  27. Preserving iron?

    Started by Mark S., Mar 24, 2012 08:24 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 114
    fever87
    Mar 26, 2012, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  28. Cleaning Large Cents

    Started by Don in SJ, Jun 19, 2006 05:27 PM
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    NHBandit
    Mar 12, 2012, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  29. How to Clean Buttons

    Started by BuckleBoy, Jun 28, 2008 07:46 PM
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    BuckleBoy
    Mar 07, 2012, 09:11 PM Go to last post

  30. Looking for ideas on how to get white patina on lead bullets

    Started by Dwight S, Feb 20, 2012 07:21 AM
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    • Replies: 4
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    Dwight S
    Mar 06, 2012, 11:40 AM Go to last post

  31. Batcap's "Unholy Racket" hi-speed coin cleaner

    Started by batcap, Feb 26, 2011 04:23 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    tinman68
    Feb 19, 2012, 09:09 PM Go to last post

  32. Electrolysis my way... NEW PICS!

    Started by chukers, Jun 18, 2011 01:01 AM
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    1 2 3
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    greydigger
    Feb 16, 2012, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  33. Indian Head penny after a weeks cleaning

    Started by TheGeorgiaCanuck, Jan 21, 2012 09:50 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 523
    nativedaddy26
    Feb 01, 2012, 12:37 AM Go to last post

  34. The DANGEROUS (and accidental) Method for Cleaning and Preserving Iron Relics

    Started by romeo-1, May 22, 2010 07:58 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
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    Alienson
    Jan 30, 2012, 04:43 PM Go to last post

  35. How to clean copper cobs?

    Started by 13blindeyes, Jan 29, 2012 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 188
    13blindeyes
    Jan 29, 2012, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  36. 1908s. Indian head cent. - green patina

    Started by azmetaldetector, Jan 22, 2012 10:55 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 352
    Goes4ever
    Jan 29, 2012, 07:14 AM Go to last post

  37. Question about electrolysis

    Started by Jack873, Dec 14, 2011 06:07 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 323
    chukers
    Jan 15, 2012, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  38. cleaning and preserving the U.S. CONSTITUTION

    Started by Red James cash, Jan 09, 2012 03:20 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    Red James cash
    Jan 09, 2012, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  39. how do you guys clean your wheaties after you dig them?

    Started by cmalo1985, Dec 28, 2011 12:10 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 911
    fistfulladirt
    Jan 09, 2012, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  40. Token Cleaning Help

    Started by 7creeks, Oct 09, 2011 07:02 PM
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    Cleetus
    Jan 09, 2012, 01:26 AM Go to last post

  41. How to clean a butt load of wheat pennies?

    Started by ynpto804, Dec 31, 2011 03:25 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 446
    ynpto804
    Jan 02, 2012, 09:14 PM Go to last post

  42. Nickle?

    Started by johnnyblaze, Mar 30, 2011 08:06 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,027
    DoomDrag
    Dec 31, 2011, 04:39 PM Go to last post

  43. Rock tumbler - need some feedback

    Started by Jaichim24, Nov 27, 2011 06:52 PM
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    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 395
    DoomDrag
    Dec 31, 2011, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  44. Lead seal oxidation

    Started by Lloydd, Dec 23, 2011 01:58 PM
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    Lloydd
    Dec 23, 2011, 01:58 PM Go to last post

  45. Copper Coin Cleaning

    Started by CoilFisher, Nov 14, 2011 09:56 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    lastleg
    Dec 15, 2011, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  46. Need help with Rev War button preservation

    Started by Bill D. (VA), Dec 05, 2011 11:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    RPG
    Dec 05, 2011, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  47. Electrolysis, build your own, how to use and what to expect.

    Started by Roland58, Dec 25, 2010 12:43 AM
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    • Replies: 30
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    nsdq
    Nov 27, 2011, 03:19 AM Go to last post

  48. How good are Ultrasonic Cleaners ?

    Started by ToddB64, Nov 15, 2011 01:22 PM
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    • Replies: 5
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    Roland58
    Nov 18, 2011, 11:50 PM Go to last post

  49. The BEST method for cleaning Iron Relics

    Started by BuckleBoy, Aug 18, 2010 01:41 AM
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    1 2
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    • Replies: 27
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    boogeyman
    Nov 18, 2011, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  50. found a old civil pistol rusted bad how to try and clean it

    Started by kentucky dirt fisher, Nov 14, 2011 05:26 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 436
    Keppy
    Nov 14, 2011, 06:19 PM Go to last post
 
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