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rgmcbrid		Posted : Wednesday, 2 November 2011 11:59:15 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 3/06/2010(UTC) Posts: 583 Location: Southland Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 140 post(s)		Not that I am a coin cleaning expert (did some yesterday for the first time) but before I used CLR I would try ammonia. The reason being that ammonia is a weak base and theoretically should not damage the metal in coins. CLR is an acid and could damage the coins. From what I read on the link Tonz provided a good strategy is to alternate between ammonia and acid with really crusty coins, but going easy on the acid.
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tonznz		Posted : Wednesday, 16 November 2011 7:49:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 667 Thanks: 261 times Was thanked: 199 time(s) in 152 post(s)		. Edited by user Sunday, 6 October 2013 12:42:42 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 16 November 2011 9:39:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		i recognize that lot os keys...lol...those the ones you found while we were down arnt they.. cool broche to..is kilda still coughing up stuff? Edited by user Wednesday, 16 November 2011 9:40:24 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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tonznz		Posted : Wednesday, 16 November 2011 10:32:14 PM(UTC)
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 16 November 2011 10:39:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		Ya WTG..good to hear it is going again...happy hunting.
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Goldnut		Posted : Thursday, 17 November 2011 10:08:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 2/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 461 Location: Auckland Thanks: 48 times Was thanked: 95 time(s) in 92 post(s)		Nothing like some good old kiwi ingenuity!
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creamer		Posted : Friday, 18 November 2011 9:16:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Nice goin Tonz. I would have ripped her apart to. There is a special spray for switches and it evaporates away so it doesnt condensate. We use crc on our guitar amp switches and such. I wouldnt say use that on a detector tho, im no expert. Good to see you posting. GOLD is good. Shane
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tonznz		Posted : Friday, 18 November 2011 9:30:49 PM(UTC)
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Friday, 18 November 2011 10:28:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahaha thats always a bonus at the beach..the woman....ssshhhhhhh dont tell the wife...lol
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rgmcbrid		Posted : Saturday, 19 November 2011 7:55:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 3/06/2010(UTC) Posts: 583 Location: Southland Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 140 post(s)		Yeah I have noticed the babes flocking around you when we were out at the beach Poohbear, must be the way you swing that coil!
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Saturday, 19 November 2011 8:35:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahahahaha to funny rgmcbrid..lol
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Guardian		Posted : Friday, 9 December 2011 7:57:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Hi Tonznz Hows the hunting been ?

crisyboy		Posted : Friday, 9 December 2011 7:32:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 233 Location: whangarei Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 69 post(s)		Originally Posted by: rgmcbrid Not that I am a coin cleaning expert (did some yesterday for the first time) but before I used CLR I would try ammonia. The reason being that ammonia is a weak base and theoretically should not damage the metal in coins. CLR is an acid and could damage the coins. From what I read on the link Tonz provided a good strategy is to alternate between ammonia and acid with really crusty coins, but going easy on the acid. try cleaning silver with aluminium foil, bi carb soda,and boiling water, works a treat. ps wheres the pics, File Attachment(s): DSC03279.JPG DSC03280.JPG
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tonznz		Posted : Sunday, 11 December 2011 12:25:11 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 667 Thanks: 261 times Was thanked: 199 time(s) in 152 post(s)		. Edited by user Sunday, 6 October 2013 12:43:54 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 11 December 2011 12:33:17 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		let me know when you hit town..almost allways up for a hunt as long as i have petrol..lol
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rgmcbrid		Posted : Sunday, 11 December 2011 9:14:55 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 3/06/2010(UTC) Posts: 583 Location: Southland Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 140 post(s)		Tonz, when you take scrap in do you have to seperate it? I have a bucket with brass/bronze and copper in it and I can't really tell them apart. I am cleaver enough to pick out the lead but that is about it.
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 11 December 2011 10:19:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		Hmmmm crisyboy...it wouldnt let me open those 2 pics of yours...willl try again some other time.
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chrischch		Posted : Sunday, 11 December 2011 10:34:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 811 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 192 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 104 post(s)		Originally Posted by: rgmcbrid Tonz, when you take scrap in do you have to seperate it? I have a bucket with brass/bronze and copper in it and I can't really tell them apart. I am cleaver enough to pick out the lead but that is about it. Yeah you do....you can always give me a yell when you in chch next and i'll show you how and/or do it for you. The biggest dealers are only 5 mins from my house also. Basically heavy things like taps, pipe fittings, etc are brass and copper is normally thinner (in sheets or part of) and will have a more pronounced green colouring. Obviously some copper will be pipe. Even if you post some pics and number each item, I could poss identify which is which for you. Hope that helps somewhat?
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tonznz		Posted : Sunday, 11 December 2011 4:34:32 PM(UTC)
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crisyboy		Posted : Sunday, 18 December 2011 1:39:28 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 233 Location: whangarei Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 69 post(s)		hi tonz have you got any info on how much 5kg of old decimal coins are worth i remember you talking about it on one of your old posts, cheers chris.
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