Waging War on Milk Spots!

[@emmanuelellis4996]

My milk spot brings all the boys to the yard!

[@c17360]

Under magnifying glass, you will see hundreds of micro scratches. But, it was a good experiment.

[@meteoman7958]

As a coin conservator, I was both amused and cringing at the same time. Never use erasers or polish on coins. I would leave milk spots until some future technique comes along to remove them. It's true that in selling to a bullion dealer it will make no difference if the coin is perfect or impaired, but to get some premium back from a fellow collector, it matters big time. That Kangaroo was already heavily damaged, so what the heck, have fun. I just got my 2018 Roos today, and they would easily qualify as SP70. The latest issue, is hazing on Rwanda coins due to the PVC in the packaging. That can be handled by removing from the package and gentle coaxing by a Q-tip with water and dish detergent.

[@ganimed1976]

I use a small strong vapor cleaner from the dental laboratory to remove milk spots from my coins. This method is very gentle to the coins and I don't get scratches in the coins surface. To prevent the coin from water spots I emmediately blow them dry with compressed air. Usually these milk spots don't show off again.

[@monkofau6126]

I have spotted libertads from 1982, and spotted silver from 2015...how have the mints not found a better way to clean off the detergent yet! *(RCM Mintshield may work, time will tell)

[@SalivateMetal]

Some fun experiments. Good warnings as well. Nice job my friend.

[@SilverFuture]

Many Thanks Sal!

[@poured_treasures]

Ajax and a scotch brite attached to a cordless drill. You will thank me later 😄

[@Stonezster]

I use a softer rubber/eraser, it causes less scratches and then I lightly massage the coin with asetone and wash it under running watcher and it works a treat.

[@TobaccoRowe1960]

And coming in at first place, Campbell Coins, removes Milk Spots with a Silver polishing cloth from Walmart

I believe Silver Wolverine used a white Pentel eraser. It looked very soft and seemed to wear away faster.

[@SilverFuture]

I heard this too, I believe i may have use the wrong eraser =[ mine was pretty dang cheap though haha!

[@shaleenacampbell-case4589]

MrSting17 architect blue print eraser is soft as it gets almost like putty/gum

[@Dakiniwoman]

Hello Silver Future... It's a white eraser that seems to do the trick.

[@cina9733]

Tried that. Short answer, don't.

[@trex283]

Try aluminium bakingsoda and deionized water. Going from memory on the ingredients so it might not be right but is worth a try. I guess rap the coin in foil and place it in a bath of water and baking soda. Don't rub it. Don't know how long to leave it but maybe overnight.

[@sonnyjlewis]

"well my hand smells good" Yup I got a good chuckle out of that.

[@SilverFuture]

Hahah, I mean if thats what you want I can hook you up! I have a whole box of them!

[@thomasjensen6243]

Milk spots are not tarnish....it is baked in detergent that wasn't rinsed properly before baking.

[@goodhumorman1252]

Good video...thanx. I am a newer stacker and I appreciated the data. Enjoyed your humor also.

[@Ninja-tech]

Honestly, I just use warm water and Dawn. Works great to get grime and milking.

[@yogililly884]

jewelry wipes would probably be the best, chemical designed to clean silver. I have a tube of bull/bear rounds, all with varying degrees of milk spots as well as some Perth Funnel web spiders. Maybe one day may try to clean, but the bull/bears are generic, do I really want to spend time and money on something that is basically spot priced.

[@SilverFuture]

I've heard this actually, I wish I would've given it a try... my spiders are awful too! I thought the perth mint was supposed to be the least spotty??

[@MrAllan9]

I bought silver maple leafs for bullion, it was only a dollar or so more than the bars, they can spot all they want, they're still 1oz 9999 silver and they are a coin. Silver and gold are real money. Copper may become very expensive so I grab anything made of pure copper especially when it is still free as a scrap metal.

[@marksletters]

it looks better ! thank you for sharing !!

[@silverenigma7729]

if you want the test to be accurate you have to do a different section for each remedy type because when you go over a spot that you treated it is contaminated.

[@SilverFuture]

you're right Enigma, luckily in the end I used both and the results were pretty good - the eraser could be doing nothing though considering I never tried the cream by itself.

[@deathwatch8]

It's a nice idea if a person like me can have the time to do this as milk spot therapy since you seem to find it beneficial to relax with. Besides, as a Goth myself I think the queen could look more interesting if she tried to apply that porcelain white complexion sought after by most Goth girls. Speaking of cosmetics I was thinking of giving it the Nail Polish remover a try on some milk spots.

[@SilverFuture]

I haven't heard of that one ! Be careful if you do it! Maybe test it on something thats already ugly haha. I'd like to know what you find though - keep me posted? I can picture the queen in a mime costume, it would be quite interesting hahaha!

[@dkpqzm]

Has anyone tried products like Tarnex on a spotted coin? (I wouldn't on a government bullion coin, but maybe a generic rounds)

[@chartmaster5440]

Just got out my silver eagles from storage about 160 oz’s worth almost every one covered in milk spots I’m shocked. I don’t even want to look at my maple leafs or kangaroos. Pretty strange the cheap silver rounds I have zero milk spots expensive silver eagles covered in them. I stack for weight either way just don’t like these milk spots. Wish the mint cared to clean the detergent off the coins before selling them for $2-$3 over spot.

[@richardgiesey9951]

Lol $2-3

[@chartmaster5440]

@@richardgiesey9951 yeah bought them at 15 a piece total and that includes premium before prices went up hope prices drop down again like the good old days. I wouldn't touch silver eagles now the premiums are crazy 100 oz bars only way to go now if buying currently

[@richardgiesey9951]

Look out for those una and the lion bars when they come out

[@chartmaster5440]

@@richardgiesey9951 I only buy 10oz or 100oz silver bars now none of the art bars or coins hold any value trust me don’t waste your money buy cheapest generic over spot or eagles when they come down if your a weight stacker if your a collector then that’s your choice but good luck

[@richardgiesey9951]

@@chartmaster5440 wow suprosing to hear. Those una and lions seem to holding value but maybe its short term. Thanks

[@stevenhale2935]

Thanks dude! spotted my first milk spot today so I'll give it a go for an experiment, going to invest in spot prevention for my numismatic stuff!

[@SilverFuture]

Be careful with cleaning numismatics! I am sort of uncomfortable with that, some people have really good eyes and can tell its been messed with. I wish you luck S Hale, and thanks for dropping in!

[@stevenhale2935]

thanks! I'll only be cleaning a bullion coin I have though, I saw a video recently about the strips you can put in with coins and the silica gel packets to prevent milk spots in the first place though, so they'd come to no harm, and no scrubbing!

[@SilverFuture]

Thats awesome! I have a video on the intercept capsules that also claim to do something similar - although you may find putting bullion into capsules to be un-neccesary haha.

[@stevenhale2935]

Ah cool, I'll check it out, currently going through your back-catalogue of videos! I agree with what you've said about wanting to get my hands on them proper, especially the bigger ones. Also, I return with tidings! Melamine sponges (like 10 for £1 on amazon over here)are perhaps the best thing I've ever tried for cleaning coins. Even some of the worse crud on them goes away, I had a Kennedy half that looked a bit sad and it looks nearly mint now!

[@667hodge]

Jeweler's cloth.BTW,everybody raves about Perth Mint coins,their shit spots too

[@SilverFuture]

Why didn't I try this?! I only have a few maples with milk spots on them.... and all of my roos have milk spots haha. Perth is great though still, but there is something lopsided in the argument for sure...

[@silverwiskers7371]

I bought a roll of 2019 Britannias and when I got home with them the lighting was different and the milk spots were highlighted and was depressing, I was very upset because the Britannias are the most beautiful in my opinion of all coins, what I'm probably doing is buying poured silver from here on out

[@mp211204]

The eraser is supposed to be a white eraser I'm pretty sure

[@kcramone911]

milk... no milk...its still worth coin...

[@MorrisOnions06]

'I could paint it black and it would still be worth the same amount'... That is simply not true. It is worth whatever the market wants to pay for it. And people won't want to pay a lot for a painted silver coin.

[@josephstymest6089]

Try this. Put a sheet of aluminum foil in a bowl and place your silver coin on it. Add some boiling hot water and some baking soda. let sit for a minute and flip coin over. Should come out as good as new.

[@SilverFuture]

I will try that! That sounds pretty nifty, Thank you for the suggestion!

[@paganphil100]

@@SilverFuture : It works but it takes the shine off the coin. This method is supposed to be used to remove toning, not to remove milk-spots. Also, you can use common table salt instead of baking soda and you will get the same results.

[@oleg296]

Why didn't you do the back ? I stack these most!

[@Nopanic631]

hey I need some advice I got a 30th anniversary isle of man 1 oz coin pcgs ms69 n it's got milk spots on the back and about half of the Queens face what should I do? should I just crack open the case and try and take the milk spots off? is it worth being a graded coin if it has spots? do you think I will get any time of premiumforit with the spots ? I'm pissed I can't belive it I'm really thinking about cracking the case and liberating the coin and cleaning it .. also did you check out the 75th anniversary pearl Harborcoinyet? I just got a package with a few privy kookaburras and a dragon and phoenix coin today I think perth mint is my favorite mint so far.. thanx for vid

[@Nopanic631]

I usually don't buy graded coins but I won it on ebay for 24$ wen I got it it looked fine now it's showing some spots witch sux I guess your right though

[@Nopanic631]

ya that's y I got it I was looking at the Isle of man coins and wanted to buy one they were goin for 30$ but I found a ms69 on ebay goin for sheep and got it for 24 free shipping but should I leave it in the case or take it out n try and get the milk spots off since no one's gonna pay a premiumfor it in its current condition?

[@Nopanic631]

ya ur right I think I'm gonna post it on ebay and try and sell it thanks for the input

[@SilverFuture]

Ny Silver stacker - I am sorry it took me so long to respond! I did check out the 75th Pearl Harbor coin - how beautiful! As for the opening of the slab - I'd say the premium is likely highly diminished , such a shame and I am so sorry this happened.... at this point I guess do whatever makes you feel better (a cleaned coin also wont fetch any premium though). Luckily the silver is still worth the silver if you know what I mean. Perth coins (swan and dragon phoenix in particular) are absolutely stunning, they do a fantastic job. I really appreciate you watching, and I hope you keep on stacking my friend!

[@SilverFuture]

This is very true too Ny, a slab is a slab at the end of the day - and people want their stuff to match. So a slab buyer may be more interested in it than if you were to remove it (just a guess).

[@nameless_no_name]

"bullion coin" is a conflict in terms... simply saying silver or gold "coin" is the most accurate description. Bullion doesn't have a government guarantee stamped on the coin

[@dkpqzm]

Is that true? I've always been told that bullion is government minted and has a face value, while generic private minted rounds are not bullion. Either way they have intrinsic value for the silver, but government minted bullion is more desirable.

[@fifteenbyfive]

@@dkpqzm You were told correctly. Bullion can be govt-denominated or not.

[@rickmelin4926]

I saw where it was going and turned it off.

[@EdMorleyTube]

but yea you dont want to remove silver you want to remove the detergent or w.er was baked onto the silver.?

[@TobaccoRowe1960]

I'm about to try Rembrandt Plus toothpaste.

[@bruceliggett8036]

Milk spotting makes me want cookies!

[@ThePwcj]

Time to clean the floors. :)

[@SilverFuture]

They are going to be so clean... I have way too much of this stuff.

[@morganeast3403]

Really finger nail polish remover or better yet acetone.

[@derrickbergman4973]

White rubber works

[@styx62ga95]

That’s what she said

[@MostlyOutdoors]

watched to DA end!

[@SilverFuture]

Thank you man! You're always very supportive and I appreciate that.

[@g7eit]

How about boric acid?

[@cavalierguy6754]

You have to use a White Eraser!!

[@silverwings8253]

You mean don't do this to your Panda, Like I did to mine in my worst coin video?

[@SilverFuture]

I didnt see that one! Ill go check it out hahaha

[@nelsonr1467]

is that you Heisenberg?

[@SilverFuture]

Did someone call?

[@nelsonr1467]

lol good video btw

[@Agnelum1]

I'm lactose intolerant...

[@SilverFuture]

Hahaha, get those spots out of your life!

[@Agnelum1]

Did you get message that I sent you? Received the baaaaaaaaaaaaaaar!!!!!!!!! My friends are totes jel.

[@SilverFuture]

I got it! Congrats my man!

[@cyclopsstaxx2849]

I can solve your problem... Figure out how many spotted coins you have. Shoot me a good price and i'll take em off your hands. Problem solved✌

[@kendallkidd2220]

are you professionally licensed for this activity? 🛂🛃☠☡ ok, so what new coins did you pickup today? 😆

[@SilverFuture]

I am a chemist after all - I am trusted with much worse =P Shipment comes tomorrow friend!

[@kendallkidd2220]

haha, can't wait brother lol

[@briansmythe3219]

sould of used a white eraser

[@deltalima1340]

magic eraser

[@dbf70]

White eraser

[@pigno56]

Alcohol & Baking soda!

[@lamarlester1505]

use mr. clean"s magic eraser works great

[@silverwiskers7371]

really, have you tried this? I've all but give up on trying, I also ruined the coin trying different things

[@kcramone911]

patina god love patina...

[@Pincott1534]

a wire brush And sandpaper works looks a bit scratchy though