Painter1 Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Does Acetone dissolve soft plastic? I’m setting up my shop again and my shooting star system. I’m sure everything needs a very good cleaning and lube as required. I have access to acetone so wondering if it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 It will soften it and make it gummie. As will most solvents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 When I get plastic on things (table, presto pots, injectors) I find a good squirt of WD-40 and a wipe does wonders... it doesn't dissolve it in any way - but basically lets you "slide" it off whatever your cleaning (provided its not porous). Acetone seems to work for stains from bait dyes. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 I just use soap and water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go55 Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 5 hours ago, SlowFISH said: When I get plastic on things (table, presto pots, injectors) I find a good squirt of WD-40 and a wipe does wonders... it doesn't dissolve it in any way - but basically lets you "slide" it off whatever your cleaning (provided its not porous). Acetone seems to work for stains from bait dyes. J. +1 WD40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRum Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 WD-40 is a phenomenal way to clean up and out plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyc14 Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I use acetone with no Problems. I do try to stay away from the orings with it other than having to wear the proper PPE or it being very flammable. It’s a great grease cutter wd 40 is a good choice as well. I use acetone for a deep cleaning and wd 40 as cleaning between color changes and when I’m storing molds and my mixer for the off season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
