[monkeydog]

and CLEAN!!!

[EmptyPocs]

amazing, I have the same chips and cant get them clean.
I wasted a whole bottle of DCC on them and found that any other cleaner was about just as effective or mostly better (if it didnt outright damage the stamp).
and pipe shield ruined a test batch of my purples (discolored them)

did the gunk dissolve oof or did you have to scrub?
also, how did you protect the stamp if you had to scrub it after the soak

[monkeydog]

Originally Posted by EmptyPocs

amazing, I have the same chips and cant get them clean.
I wasted a whole bottle of DCC on them and found that any other cleaner was about just as effective or mostly better (if it didnt outright damage the stamp).
and pipe shield ruined a test batch of my purples (discolored them)

did the gunk dissolve oof or did you have to scrub?
also, how did you protect the stamp if you had to scrub it after the soak

I used one table spoon in 1/2 cup of water. 20 chips/batch. I let one batch sit for 2 mins. then used a soft bristle toothbrush to brush off the worst using my thumb to cover the stamp, this resulted in no damage to the stamp but a little bit of elbow grease. I then let a batch sit for 5 mins. brushed off the dirt very easily but I was a little concerned about the stamp. I let a few chips sit for 20 minutes and the stamps started to come off. I would say the ideal is approx. 3 min. After I brushed the chips I rinsed them at least twice under running water. Anything that was stuck in the circle or hat and cane I picked out with an exacto knife. After oil they look great.

[EmptyPocs]

thnaks for the details

I left mine sit in DCC for at least a day and still couldnt get the crud off with a toothbrush.
Did your concoction blanch the chips at all or did it help bring back the color?

[monkeydog]

seemed to take a little of the colour out. once they were oiled it came right back.

[bbb_forever]

A Google search for TSP returned these links:

TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) Usage Information on the Natural Handyman home repair and do it yourself website

Trisodium phosphate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Try Trisodium Phosphate For a Thorough Clean Before Painting

My take-away:
1. TSP can damage the eco-environment if released in vast quantities (which probably applies to all sorts of strong chemicals anyways).

2. It can corrode metal. So be careful where you use and dump it.

3. It will leave a filmy residue.
Pro: It'll protect the cleaned items (walls, chips) from micro-organisms.
Con: Do you want a filmy residue on your chips? Individual choice.

"TSP is not recommended for cleaning in bathrooms... TSP can cause staining to metals such as shower doors, chromed drains and plumbing fixtures, and can also etch the glazing on ceramic tile if left in contact too long. It can also attack the grout... it is an ingredient in products used to remove dried grout from tile surfaces in new installations."

Interesting facts about how different types of phosphates are currently used:
Uses and Applications - Phosphate Forum of the Americas

[bbb_forever]

MonkeyDog, those Before & After photos show some impressive results from your cleaning technique because the hotstamps still appear to be intact on your Paulson chips.

[GreatDeals22]

The Chips that I used TSP on were Paulsons and Chipcos. I let the chips soak in a solution of 1 tablespoon of TSP in 32 oz. of water for 5 to 8 minutes and then gave them a light brushing with a small soft brush.

I had tried the dish soap in water method of chip cleaning and I found that it was quite labor intensive way to clean chips when there was quite a bit of grime and dirt in the Top Hat and Cane on the Paulsons.

A short soak in the TSP solution and a light brushing made easy work at getting the grime and dirt from the Top Hat and Cane. After giving the fronts and backs of 10 chips a light brushing, I would put those 10 chips in a stack and lightly brush the edges of those 10 chips at the same time. You'll find it's much easier to do a faster and better cleaning job when you brush a small stack of chips instead of do them one by one.

Maybe 1/10th the effort to clean a Paulson Chip with TSP compared to the Dish Soap and water method. What is best though is the very cheap price for a small container of TSP that will help you clean 1000's of chips for a nominal price of appoximately $5.00. I'm not kidding when I tell you that you can clean 1000's of Paulson, Ceramic or Plastic Chips.

PLEASE NOTE: Some CT members have had problems using TSP on their ASM chips. I recommend that you use some other method when cleaning your ASM chips.

Recently, I personally cleaned over 2000 Paulson and 500 Chipco Casino Chips using TSP with no adverse effects to the chips. 200 of the chips were circulated MotorCity Quarters...No visible dirt or grime, but you could feel a slight stickyness to the chips. A 5 minute soak of the MotorCity's in a TSP solution + 3 cold water rinses and a quick toweling until the chips dried... gave me 2 racks of Paulson's MotorCity's Chips that were now Bright, Shiny with a Very Soffffffffft Feeling. (People that have Paulson's with that "Soft"
feeling know what I'm talking about.)

If you find yourself with quite a few Paulson's or Chipco's that you want to Clean up, invest $5.00 in a small container of TSP and give it a try on a few chips. I think you'll be quite suprised at the time and effort savings.

[NoFear]

Here is my TSP result. The first photo I gave it more light then the second photo (both are the same picture). Close up picture for the third picture.

I do lightly oil them. They do beat out Oxyclean, Pipe Shield. For the cost, fast, and easy. I really highly recommend TSP....

Any questions free feel and ask.

[cdnmoose]

Originally Posted by NoFear

Any questions free feel and ask.

Can I get one please?