nail varnish remover?

[Profpointy]

Acetone is suprising gentle on most of the painted surface I use it on, cars, bikes, household, etc.

I used to use acetone as glue for airfix kits. And disolve the plastic of airfix kits in acetone to make filler. Admittedly that's polystyrene not "all plastics" nor "all paint" after all, the stuff comes in plastic bottles (polypropylene I'd guess) but I'd still be cautious on an unkown material.

 

[Profpointy]

I once went into a chemist asking for some, the girl behind the counter had never heard of acetone and thought I wanted something for stomach problems, staff training these days sometimes leaves a bit to be desired.

As a younger person she pobably only knows the modern IUPAC name. If you'd asked for propanone or propan-2-one she'd have known what you were on about (grandad)

 

[screenman]

As a younger person she pobably only knows the modern IUPAC name. If you'd asked for propanone or propan-2-one she'd have known what you were on about (grandad)

By girl I meant 35 to 40 year old. Sorry.

 

[Profpointy]

By girl I meant 35 to 40 year old. Sorry.

I was being slighlty silly as I doubt anyone really calls acetone propanone even if it is the offcial name.

Does anyone really call acetylene ethyne for instance? And even though I was taught ethene instead of ethylene, not sure it's caught on in the real world.

That said, it's 35 years since I did my a-levels and I've not done any chemistry since

 

[Gravity Aided]

I can vouch for Meguiars, very happy with their products in general.

 

[migrantwing]

I can vouch for Megulars, very happy with their products in general.

Excellent stuff, indeed!

 

[chris folder]

HiSounds good product I waiting for it to come in halfords they had other products but will try megulars what's is it like on matt paint how do you use it just rub it on scratch/scuffed area?

 

[Gravity Aided]

Apply in circular motion, perpendicular to the scratch, wait a moment, and buff it in the same way, removing excess.

 

[Justinslow]

On a similar note what's the best stuff for old sticker adhesive?

 

[raleighnut]

On a similar note what's the best stuff for old sticker adhesive?

White Spirit.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Petrol lighter fuel. Apply with a cotton bud.

 

[Gravity Aided]

On a similar note what's the best stuff for old sticker adhesive?

A preparation called Goof Off does quite a job.
http://www.goofoffproducts.com
http://www.goofoffproducts.com//uploads/general/FG790_SDS-GO21.2.pdf

 

[Chezscouse]

I’m trying t cut on an old bike I bought. Seems to work well, though I’m not really sure why.