aggravated_alien Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Is one stronger than the other or are they the same thing I know lighter fluid is the same as naptha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I'm sure the technical differences can be found on the net, but I'll simplify it Naptha : fairly harmess around a guitar Acetone : Will destroy guitar finish real easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggravated_alien Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks It's funny I thought it was the other way around but that makes more sense as I have never head other people using acetone on finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Just to clarify, acetone will destroy a laquer finish. It won't do a darn thing to the 2-part poly's once they are dry. I am not sure how the harware store poly's react to it. Acetone will also eat through super glue. Naptha is lighter fluid. Acetone is a much stronger solvent and thinner, that is a complete different composition. Acetone also evaporates much faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I prefer acetone or denatured alcohol for cleaning wood...I don't trust the semi oily nature of naptha for some reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Could it be because sometimes that oily residue can react with heat-inducing finishes and crackle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 maybe I dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I thought lighter fluid was naphtha mixed with other compounds -- which is why it might feel oily? I haven't experienced issues with finishing though--seems to work okay with nitro at any rate. I use acetone for cleanup -- it's great for getting rid of dried wood glue. Acetone is the solvent used in nitro-based paints. I don't know if it works as well for acrylic paint. Definitely need good ventilation if you're going to work with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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