does acetone cause discoloration on ponies?

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I'm thinking about cleaning all my ponies with acetone but was wondering if it'll cause discoloration. I give all my ponies a bath but I want to give them more cleaning to prevent cancer breakout. any suggestions?
 
I use acetone on most of my ponys to give them a good cleaning. I haven't had any problems with fading or messing up the plastic but you do have to be very careful not to get any on the paint!
 
Pony cancer is really a myth. Fading and spots are caused by poor storage over a period of time (excessive dampness, humidity, sunlight, heat, smoke etc.)

Acetone however, I use all the time. You have to be picky which kind you get though, as some nail polish removers that contain acetone can STAIN ponies.

I buy pure Acetone (make sure it is clear and dye free)

I use it during what I call "pre-washing"
I take a cotton swab, dipped in acetone (blot it on a paper towel if it's dripping) and carefully go over any marks or smears on a pony. (Dab rather then rub, so you don't rub in a mark, rather then remove it) then I rinse her, then I rinse her again with soap (just to make sure any trace of acetone is gone) then I get her all clean with ivory soap and a toothbrush. :)

Remember: stay clear of paint, eyes, blush and symbols - it will erase them in an instant!

Also, acetone may fade dye in some ponies.
Most prone to it are ponies that are already prone to fading (like some Italian ponies) also, Deep blue and purple ponies like seashell.
Always test first on a hoof, on every single pony. (be sure to look carefully after testing under good light) Better to be safe then sorry. :)

~FF
 
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Thanks guys. I've been using acetone after my ponies get their bath. So basically it's like my last step before i put them on display. I don't rub the symbols and eyes, i leave those areas alone. Is it ok not to wash them afterwards though, just leave them smelling like acetone?
 
Is it ok not to wash them afterwards though, just leave them smelling like acetone?
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No, I would defenitely recommend washing the ponies afterwards, as leaving the acetone on the pony may end up in discoloration.
 
I've had a few incidents with acetone. I once used too much and didn't rinse; after a few minutes one of my peg's wings was slightly melted. Also, leaving the acetone with no post-rinse caused a color transfer later. A few months after I had done the cleaning on a Pony Bride, I packed up everything for my move. When I unpacked the ponies, colors from the others had transfered onto the Bride on every place that I'd used the acetone :cry: But, my poor judgment on cleaning and packing, just passing along the info :D
 
I use an aceton free nailpolish remover and I don't use to wash the pony of after cleaning (I think it's prevents smooze to spread and if you wash it of with water the protection disappears) and never noticed any discoloration.
 
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Be careful with pure acetone...while I never had it discolor anything (I always washed the pony completely after using it) I did have problems with it melting plastic on a couple of ponies. I never use it any more as I have had better experiences with laquer thinner for removing paint and such.
 
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