One of the commenters says that using 3-in-1 oil along with a penny does even better.
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On April 3, 2024 at 5:15 am, jrg said:
Huh, I only had part of that right. I knew a penny would help with rust but did not know use only the units manufactured between 1962 – 82. Good to know.
On April 3, 2024 at 11:34 pm, Winston Smith said:
Don’t forget good ol’ Coca Cola and whatever you do don’t drink it!
I still have treated cloth from early 2000s for rust wipe, used sparingly.
Saved up half a roll of wheat pennies just from checking change from store trips and a couple dollars worth of pre-1964 nickels.
A wet wipe works on a caked filthy coin so that it will work in self-checkout lane.
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On April 3, 2024 at 5:15 am, jrg said:
Huh, I only had part of that right. I knew a penny would help with rust but did not know use only the units manufactured between 1962 – 82. Good to know.
On April 3, 2024 at 11:34 pm, Winston Smith said:
Don’t forget good ol’ Coca Cola and whatever you do don’t drink it!
I still have treated cloth from early 2000s for rust wipe, used sparingly.
Saved up half a roll of wheat pennies just from checking change from store trips and a couple dollars worth of pre-1964 nickels.
A wet wipe works on a caked filthy coin so that it will work in self-checkout lane.