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 Warehouse, Mitre10 & 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.





