I'm sure there must be a number of chemicals and fluids to clean your coins but can you suggest a chemical which is safe and does the best job of cleaning?
A 4oz bottle is usually around $10-15. I won't remove tarnish or oxidation spots but it does an excellent job at removing PVC, Green and dirt ect. I would say it's worth the cost.
…which also means you could get it much cheaper at your local gas station, roughly $0.25 per 8 oz., if you provide your own container and pump it yourself, taking appropriate safety measures.
And means it is as safe for the coins as acetone.
If you use either of these products on your coins, please be sure to only do it in a well ventilated place, without any source of ignition nearby. Both acetone, and this product (as well as mineral spirits or gasoline) are highly flammable, and can create an explosion hazard in an enclosed space.
I have a number of zinc coins with corrosion that appear to be getting worse over time. I'm looking to stabalise them rather than clean them.
PS - I'd only use vinegar if the coin was heavily corroded and clearly not rare, thus damaged beyond redemption anyway (i.e. as a filler until I get a better example). The tiny bubbles when you put a coin into vinegar is a clear sign that damage is occurring, even if it is only at a microscopic level.
I have a number of zinc coins with corrosion that appear to be getting worse over time. I'm looking to stabalise them rather than clean them.
PS - I'd only use vinegar if the coin was heavily corroded and clearly not rare, thus damaged beyond redemption anyway (i.e. as a filler until I get a better example). The tiny bubbles when you put a coin into vinegar is a clear sign that damage is occurring, even if it is only at a microscopic level.
Try telling to those who recommended gasoline for cleaning 😄
