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.
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.
✔ 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
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Electrolysis is generally intended for ferrous metals. Non-ferrous artifacts often require different conservation methods to avoid damage.
✔ 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
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.
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
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.
It is a neat little box and makes cleaning coins easier. I do really like the ultrasonic attachments it comes with, they work pretty well. Overall I think it’s a good product. The alligator clips won’t last long so will need to buy more of those
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