DIGGERS™ Acetone

DIGGERS™ Acetone is an effective clean-up solvent for difficult resins, waxes and adhesives.

Typical Uses

  • General DIY clean-up
  • Cleaning PVC pipes prior to gluing
  • Removing nail polish and adhesives (including Superglue)
  • Cleaning fibreglass brushes and tools before and after use

Features

  • Widely miscible – able to be mixed to form a solution
  • Mixes completely with water
  • Quick drying (high evaporation rate)

How to use DIGGERS™ Acetone

For Cleaning PVC Pipes

1. Soak a rag in DIGGERS™ Acetone.

2. Wipe PVC pipes and joints thoroughly before gluing.

3. Always test on a small area first to ensure the material is not damaged.

For Fibreglass Cleanup

1. Use DIGGERS™ Acetone to clean brushes used with fibreglass resin or solvent-based glues.

2. Work the solvent into the brush to remove all residues.

Safety Tip: Highly flammable. Do not expose to naked flames or other ignition sources. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Always wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Do not use on painted or Perspex surfaces.

Additional Uses

  • Removes permanent marker marks, dissolving the ink as it is wiped away.
  • Removes residue remaining from old stickers or glue

Beauty Uses

  • Sanitises beauty tools – tweezers, nail clippers, etc.
  • Add a drop of Acetone to nail polish if it has started to dry up
  • Soak Shellac nails with a cotton bud of acetone using foil to secure it around the nail and allow to soak for a period of time allowing the polish to lift off the nail.

DIY

  • Cleans fibreglass resin tools and brushes
  • Assists with removing paints
  • Removes silicone, wax, tar, and removes paint residue.
  • Removes superglue

 

Now available at Bunnings WarehouseMitre10 & all good hardware stores.

 

 


 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is DIGGERS™ Acetone used for?

A: It is used for general DIY clean-up, cleaning PVC pipes prior to gluing, removing nail polish and adhesives (including Superglue™), and cleaning fibreglass brushes and tools.

Q: Can I use DIGGERS™ Acetone on painted or Perspex surfaces?

A: No. It is a very strong solvent and may damage painted or Perspex surfaces.

Q: Is it safe to use near flames?

A: No. DIGGERS™ Acetone is highly flammable and should not be exposed to naked flames or other ignition sources.

Q: Can I mix it with water?

A: Yes. DIGGERS™ Acetone is widely miscible and mixes completely with water.

Q: How should I store it?

A: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight due to its high vapour pressure.

Q: Are there any protective measures I should take?

A: Always wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection when using this product. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

Q: Do I need to test before use?

A: Yes. Always test a small area first, as DIGGERS™ Acetone is a very strong solvent that may damage some plastics and other materials.

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