What is the best method to cleaning a shield nickle? Thanks for any help. MM
M michigan michael Guest Aug 28, 2009 #1 What is the best method to cleaning a shield nickle? Thanks for any help. MM Amazon Forum Fav 👍 DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector, Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, Professional Metal Detector - Grab it through Amazon!
What is the best method to cleaning a shield nickle? Thanks for any help. MM Amazon Forum Fav 👍 DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector, Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, Professional Metal Detector - Grab it through Amazon!
Monty Gold Member Jan 26, 2005 10,746 166 Sand Springs, OK Detector(s) used ACE 250, Garrett Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Aug 28, 2009 #2 Not with electrolysis! I ruined my one and only shield nickel doing that. Monty
OP OP M michigan michael Guest Aug 28, 2009 Thread starter #3 Thanks Monty, I killed an Indian Cent that way too. I dont know if peroxide will hurt it either. THX ~ MM
Thanks Monty, I killed an Indian Cent that way too. I dont know if peroxide will hurt it either. THX ~ MM
savant365 Silver Member Mar 28, 2007 3,918 71 Northwest Missouri Detector(s) used ACE 250 Aug 31, 2009 #5 I used vinegar and salt but I wasn't very happy after I did. It took the reddish color off of it but I lost a lot of detail too. It depends on what you prefer I guess. Here are pics of the one I cleaned. Attachments 1876 nickel 001 (Large).JPG 90.5 KB · Views: 425 1876 nickel 002 (Large).JPG 174.7 KB · Views: 418 1876 nickel 001 (Large).JPG 90.5 KB · Views: 389 1876 nickel 002 (Large).JPG 174.7 KB · Views: 390
I used vinegar and salt but I wasn't very happy after I did. It took the reddish color off of it but I lost a lot of detail too. It depends on what you prefer I guess. Here are pics of the one I cleaned.
dewcon4414 Bronze Member Mar 22, 2006 2,138 1,237 Gulf Coast, Fl 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 4 Detector(s) used MDT, Nox, Blue Xcals and CTX Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Sep 7, 2009 #8 Try ketchup... put it on both sides and leave it over night. Dew