Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer - New and Improved Hurricane System
Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer - New and Improved Hurricane System
Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer - New and Improved Hurricane System
Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer - New and Improved Hurricane System
Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer - New and Improved Hurricane System
Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer - New and Improved Hurricane System
Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer - New and Improved Hurricane System

Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer - New and Improved Hurricane System

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Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit – Coin & Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer | New & Improved Hurricane System

Professionally Clean, Preserve, and Stabilize Your Metal Detecting Finds

The Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit – Coin & Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer is one of the safest and most effective ways to remove corrosion from iron relics, steel artifacts, tools, and other ferrous metal finds without the aggressive material loss caused by grinding, wire brushing, or harsh chemicals. Featuring the new and improved Hurricane System, the Ugly Box delivers stronger, more consistent electrolyte circulation for faster cleaning, improved corrosion removal, and easier maintenance.

Whether you're restoring Civil War relics, colonial artifacts, antique tools, horseshoes, forged hardware, or heavily encrusted iron recovered while metal detecting, the Ugly Box helps reveal original details while preserving the integrity of your finds. It's the perfect restoration tool for detectorists, archaeologists, relic hunters, museums, blacksmiths, and historical collectors.

Unlike abrasive cleaning methods, electrolysis gently lifts corrosion through a controlled electrical process, making it one of the preferred techniques for restoring valuable iron relics.

Features

  • New and improved Hurricane Electrolysis System
  • Complete electrolysis cleaning and stabilization unit
  • Removes heavy rust and corrosion from iron artifacts
  • Helps preserve original surface details
  • Gentle, non-abrasive restoration process
  • Heavy-duty durable cleaning tank
  • Easy setup and operation
  • Ideal for relic hunters, detectorists, museums, and collectors
  • Designed for repeated long-term use

Why Choose the Ugly Box?

Every relic tells a story, and preserving that story requires the right restoration equipment. The Ugly Box allows corrosion to be removed gradually without excessive grinding or sanding that can permanently destroy historical features.

The upgraded Hurricane System improves circulation within the electrolyte bath, helping loosen corrosion more evenly while reducing maintenance during long cleaning sessions. This means cleaner artifacts, better detail retention, and less manual scrubbing.

Performance Benefits

✔ Safely removes rust and heavy corrosion

✔ Preserves original relic details

✔ Improved Hurricane circulation system

✔ Excellent for stabilizing iron artifacts

✔ Reduces manual cleaning effort

✔ Reusable setup for countless restoration projects

✔ Simple to operate for beginners and professionals alike

Ideal Applications

  • Civil War relic restoration
  • Colonial artifacts
  • Iron relic preservation
  • Antique tools
  • Forged hardware
  • Horseshoes
  • Railroad relics
  • Farm relics
  • Metal detecting finds
  • Museum conservation projects

Compatible Materials

Ideal for:

  • Iron
  • Steel
  • Cast iron
  • Forged iron
  • Ferrous relics

Not recommended for:

  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Copper
  • Brass
  • Bronze
  • Aluminum
  • Delicate plated items

Electrolysis is generally intended for ferrous metals. Non-ferrous artifacts often require different conservation methods to avoid damage.

Specifications

  • Product: Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit
  • System: New Hurricane Electrolysis System
  • Application: Coin & Relic Cleaning and Stabilization
  • Operation: Electrolytic Rust Removal
  • Reusable: Yes

Why Detectorists Love the Ugly Box

✔ One of the safest restoration methods for iron relics

✔ Excellent for preserving historical artifacts

✔ Improved cleaning performance with the Hurricane System

✔ Easy setup and operation

✔ Reusable for hundreds of restoration projects

✔ Trusted by relic hunters and conservation enthusiasts

How It Works

The Ugly Box uses a low-voltage electrical current and an electrolyte solution to reverse the corrosion process on ferrous metals. As current flows through the solution, rust and oxidation are loosened from the artifact and transferred away from the object, revealing preserved metal underneath while minimizing the loss of original detail.

After treatment, simply rinse the artifact thoroughly, dry it completely, and apply an appropriate preservative or wax to help protect the restored surface from future corrosion.

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we understand that every relic has a story worth preserving. That's why we offer restoration equipment trusted by metal detectorists, archaeologists, and collectors across the country. We back every product with knowledgeable customer support, competitive pricing, and fast shipping, helping you restore your discoveries with confidence.

Bring history back to life with the Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit – Coin & Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer featuring the New Hurricane System and safely restore your iron relics while preserving the details that make every find unique.




Ugly Box Electrolysis Unit - Coin and Relic Cleaner + Stabilizer

The Ugly Box is designed to stabilize dug coins, metallic artifacts and jewelry by slowing (or stopping) future degradation. In addition, the process will clean the treated object, helping to remove oxidation, encrustations and other contaminating materials

Included in the box:

  • Ugly Box unit
  • Brine powder (mix approx.1 tsp per cup of water)
  • 3 leads, with alligator clips
  • 6-volt battery pack, for accessories
  • Carbon catalyst rod
  • Lightening Adapter

Features:

  • High quality coin & relic cleaner + stabilizer
  • Applications for metal detecting, archaeology digs, restoration, historic artifacts, and museum collections
  • Research, development and tested in collaboration with university
  • Increase value of your finds
  • Great value / affordable prices

New Improvements Include:

New digital connections adding 1.2 volts to the system, reducing volt drop off under task and allowing the new Cyclone tool to operate at a crazy good 50,000 pulses per minute. 

New compact design takes up less space at your bench and gives the new Cyclone tool pinpoint accuracy with the 50,000 PPM being directed directly at the tip.

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