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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts 
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On 2005-07-24 09:40, T. Joseph O'Malley wrote: That's a great tip and exactly what I did when I performed effects using copper and silver coins (now I use a silver coin and a Chinese coin with a hole in it instead of a copper coin). Many years ago a friend of mine who was a full-time metalworker suggested a polishing product entitled Tarnite and I've used it ever since. |
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Dano Loyal user Centerville, OH 240 Posts
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Sounds crazy, many use Ketchup! Something about the acid.
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carbone1853 Loyal user RI USA 239 Posts
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A trick to clean silver coins:
Line the bottom of a bole with aluminum foil Shake some baking soda on the aluminum foil on the bottom of the bole Place coins on aluminum foil Shake some baking soda on the top of the coins Put warm tap water in the bole, enough to cover the coins Waite 5-10 min Rinse coins off |
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TomKMagic Special user I tripped over 620 Posts
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I like to keep mine in my pocket. However shiny they become from the bouncing around in my pocket, is how shiny I want them for performances. If they look chromed, then to me, they are un-ordinary coins, like "special" coins.
Just my opinion. However, for stage coin routines, shiny is good. They catch the light much better. TomK |
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Pachin Regular user 153 Posts
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PABOLO - OLD HOME REMEDI: Use lemon juice with baking soda. Leave the coins sitting on a glass with the soda and juice for a couple of hours. Then jsut clean with a cloth.
Since you ar in Chile baking soda is called "Bicarbonato de Sodio". You can buy it in any drug store or pharmacy. |
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Carlo Loyal user San Francisco, California 244 Posts
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So now I'm wondering...is there any substance that DOESN'T clean coins?
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts
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On 2005-09-19 18:46, Carlo wrote: Um, dirt? |
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Corey Harris Inner circle Kansas City, MO 1230 Posts
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On 2005-09-19 18:46, Carlo wrote: Urine wont clean em. |
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TomKMagic Special user I tripped over 620 Posts
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Coca Cola will clean them. Umm... I am betting tar won't clean them.
If you take a penny that has zinc in the middle, and put a small scratch on it, then soak it in The Works bowl cleaner, the result will be a very thin, shell of the penny. Maybe useful if you want to have a handful of change turn into glitter or powder... Hmm... that's an idea! TomK |
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rmofsky New user Boston 29 Posts
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The MAAS stuff does work really well. Its really toxic so be sure to wash your coins with soap and water after.
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rmofsky New user Boston 29 Posts
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The MAAS stuff does work really well. Its really toxic so be sure to wash your coins with soap and water after.
www.adventuresintourism.com "...about the thrill of escape and the vehicles that take you there..."
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Steve Dela Special user U.K. London 961 Posts
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I polish mine once a year with a silver polishing cloth, Can't quite remember the name of it, but it gets them looking very very shiney and they only need doing once a year!
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Pablo Leal Regular user Chile 187 Posts
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Thanks again for all your replies. At this point I've tried almost everything except urine, perhaps I'm skiping the vest solution...
 For my silver coins I'm using something called Blitz's silver care cloth, wich seems to works very good. As for my copper coins I started following T. Joseph O'Malley's tip, and I've found out that copper and silver coins have, in fact, a better contrast if I just clean the silver ones. I thank you for that Joseph. My final salute to you all...
Cheers Pablo
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doublelift Veteran user 342 Posts
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I ran a Google on this subject and got a lot of information from collectors more concerned with coin value. Since most magicians use coins in a manner that would cause collectors to pass out we have a little more freedom. One method I tried on a very worn 1922 silver dollar that was tarnished was a quick soak in amonia. It worked very well.I rinshed the coin thourghly and dried it. It looks much better and no sing of harm at all. If this make you nervous remimber I found it on a collectors site. Advice ran from never clean coins to pay a professional!
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts
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I use Brasso.
I guess it's all about if the coins are chrome, copper, silver, gold or brass. And it also depends on if they need cleaning or polishing. |
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Scott O. Inner circle Midwest 1143 Posts
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Wow, this topic has been discussed in many threads over the past few years. Here is the first mention that I remember. http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......;forum=3
There are some good ideas mentioned there -- some that seem to have grown in popularity, others that never saw another mention.
Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time you will reap a harvest, if you do not give up. Galatians 6:9
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RussoMagic.com Loyal user 242 Posts
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Don't buy anything - warm water toothpaste & toothbrush is all you need! Works like a charm on silver/copper coins real or gimmicked!
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cablerock Veteran user 362 Posts
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I do the same thing but with a plain baking soda/small amount of water and a toothbrush. Works just as well.
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cablerock Veteran user 362 Posts
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Just to throw it out there: I tried baking soda on one coin and tooth paste on another. Tooth paste is nice because it's the right wetness. It seems slightly more abrasive than plain baking soda, but not much.
With baking soda you have to add just the right amount of water to make a thick paste. Otherwise it dissolves and doesn't really clean the coins very well. I will continue to use baking soda unless my coins are really dirty, then I will definitely be using toothpaste. |
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thatmatt New user 51 Posts
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I have been using Simichrome Polish to clean my coins for years, and so have most of the magicians I know. I really had no idea that there were so many products and substances available to polish coins. Someone told me about trying toothpaste, but I never tried it so far. Going by what I have read in this thread, I think I will do some cleaning experiments with my coins one of these days...
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