Why you NEVER EVER use Acetone

[Biff]

Does it ever stabilize? I mean is there a way to use the doll after as a zombie or will it continue to melt?

That is a very good question. I know with resin it does somewhat, as I've seen at least one "restoration mod," but vinyl? that I don't know. might be good to ask the person who melted the Obitsu back on JS.

[Kd_Bunchanumbers]

Um.... acetone evaporates. I got two shrunken heads (intentionally) that are not melty or gloopy... I certainly would not recommend using acetone on any hard plastic, but a quick wipe of a vinyl doll's face with running water never does ANY of my numerous 1/6th dolls any harm.

Okay, acetone does melt the surface slightly of hard plastic, but it evaporates.

I honestly remember those pictures were from someone who used a thinner. I shall use my google-fu as I slowly type this...

Found it:
http://www.junkyspot.com/OBITSU/forums/index.php?showtopic=8079&hl=

"So let's think what other stuff I got in my car...Oh...thinner, lets read the label then- To use for paint thinning and removing paint from most surfeses. Great, lets try it on one tiny limb...finally somthing that works, all the blue (oil) paint went off. Yay....lets wash the hole doll body then (bad, verry bad idea) All the body parts are nice and clean (exept some tuff blue spots)Lets wash all the leftover from the thinner (I most have left some mad.gif )"

So yeah, that pic wasn't a result of acetone.

[Biff]

Um.... acetone evaporates. I got two shrunken heads (intentionally) that are not melty or gloopy... I certainly would not recommend using acetone on any hard plastic, but a quick wipe of a vinyl doll's face with running water never does ANY of my numerous 1/6th dolls any harm.

Okay, acetone does melt the surface slightly of hard plastic, but it evaporates.

I honestly remember those pictures were from someone who used a thinner. I shall use my google-fu as I slowly type this...

Found it:
http://www.junkyspot.com/OBITSU/forums/index.php?showtopic=8079&hl=

"So let's think what other stuff I got in my car...Oh...thinner, lets read the label then- To use for paint thinning and removing paint from most surfeses. Great, lets try it on one tiny limb...finally somthing that works, all the blue (oil) paint went off. Yay....lets wash the hole doll body then (bad, verry bad idea) All the body parts are nice and clean (exept some tuff blue spots)Lets wash all the leftover from the thinner (I most have left some mad.gif )"

So yeah, that pic wasn't a result of acetone.

Yeaa.... Makes this entire thing a bit misleading (but I'm sure there's these kind of accidents out there). Good call. I kind of wonder what kind of paint thinner it was...

And that's true, for removing old Barbie faces and ponies, acetone I heard being used carefully works good. Any confirmations please would be good.

Also, thanks for the clarity on the subject....

[Kirahfaye]

Ummm, "misleading"? I wouldn't go that far. If the information Misty had on the picture was incorrect, I'm sure she'd be the first to admit it. Her intention would never be to "mislead".

[Kd_Bunchanumbers]

I'm not saying acetone is fantastic, but I find if you are skilled enough with the wrist one wipe of the vinyl head would be good to wipew faces.


I would never recommend using acetone on hard plastics though. Never ever ever.

[leopardessmoon]

googled acetone...this video isnt really related to doll issues, but it sure was fun to watch!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXjKYuD_AlY

WIKI: acetone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetone
this caught my attention!
"It is ideal for thinning fiberglass resin, cleaning fiberglass tools and dissolving two-part epoxies and superglue before hardening. It is used as a volatile component of some paints and varnishes. As a heavy-duty degreaser, it is useful in the preparation of metal prior to painting; it also thins polyester resins, vinyl and adhesives."

O.O

wiki: paint thinner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_thinner
most consitst of mineral spirits

WIKI: mineral spirits
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_spirits
also known as white spirits
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_spirit

My conclusion...
~mineral spirits are really bad for plastic and is the primary ingredient for oil based paints and thinners. avoid.
~acetone will affect plastics to various degrees depending on the plastic, the amount used, and time left on. This said, IF you are REALLY experienced, and use it spareingly and rinsed quickly it could be used to clean vinyl. However, if you are not experienced, I suggest avoiding it completely.

Hope this was helpfull!