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Amonia
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Posted : Saturday, 27 October 2012 3:35:41 PM(UTC)
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I have read on this forum that some of you folks use amonia to clean up your coins.
Was wondering where i would get my hands on some ?
Any help much appreciated.
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Posted : Saturday, 27 October 2012 4:34:00 PM(UTC)
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Countdown... cleaning products... cloudy ammonia (home brand).
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Posted : Saturday, 27 October 2012 4:59:04 PM(UTC)
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exactly wat i use. works a treat. usally in the isle with turps and meths and that sort of stuff. u dnt need much and it dosnt take long
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Posted : Saturday, 27 October 2012 8:47:42 PM(UTC)
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I found salt and vinegar or salt and ammonia works a treat... No need to soak them. just don't clean the good coins ;).
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Posted : Sunday, 28 October 2012 10:45:46 AM(UTC)
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I don't use ammonia on pennies though just on silvers. Ammonia strips the patina from coppers real quick.
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Posted : Sunday, 28 October 2012 3:31:27 PM(UTC)
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thanks guys, most helpful.
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