justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hola! I need to whip up a small amount of ABS paste, and am having a bit of trouble... I know the recipe, but the only acetone I could find is nail polish remover. The problem is that it simply does not dissolve the ABS. I have let it sit up to 6 hours, and it just gets a little sticky. Is there a source for something stronger, maybe? Thanks for any info.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 you need straight acetone, I think home depot or lowes sells it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 ANY local or big box hardware or paint supply store will have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastertk[TK] Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I got mine at a fibreglass supply shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansDC[TK] Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Go to your local chemist/pharmacy that supplies customers with scripts. Go to the back and ask the person in the doctor looking outfit. He or she should be able to help you. Nearly all chemists sell straight up acetone for medical purposes. Im sure. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87ninefiveone Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Your nail polish remover is probably ethyl or butyl acetate. As noted most home improvement stores sell acetone in the paint section as a thinner. To help with dissolving the abs you can place your closed container of acetone/abs in warm water and agitate it. Don't open it until it cools off though the fumes will be horrendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 You can also look at Sally Beauty Supply if there is one near you. They've got it in "human-sized" containers (20 - 40 oz) for relatively cheap - less than or around $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Many thanks for all of your responses, and now, I'm off to get some of the good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikidymac[TK] Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I am sure you can get it at Home Depot. I buy it there in 1 gal cans and even in California can get it. Now good paint and other solvents we are out of luck. Thanks California. Not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaril Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I picked up a small bottle at Safeway (local grocery store) yesterday for pretty cheap. As long as it says 100% Acetone you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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