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Diggers AcetoneVendor:DiggersFast-drying solvent for cleaning PVC pipe, fibreglass tools and difficult adhesive, resin and wax residue.
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Adheseal IPA CleanerVendor:
Use Adheseal IPA Cleaner for critical surface preparation, removing oils, grime, and fluxes without leaving residue. This ensures sealants and adhesives achieve maximum bond strength and cure correctly across a wide range of surfaces.- From $17.50
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are cleaners and thinners used for in caulking?
Solvents and thinners can prepare compatible surfaces, remove uncured residue, clean tools or thin products where the manufacturer expressly permits it. Their use is product-specific. Check the sealant technical data before applying a solvent to a substrate, coating, primer or uncured bead.
Can I use acetone for surface preparation?
Acetone is a fast-evaporating cleaning solvent used for some PVC preparation, adhesive residue and tool-cleaning tasks. It can damage plastics, coatings and finished surfaces, so confirm compatibility first. Apply only as directed, allow complete evaporation and keep the area ventilated away from ignition sources.
Are White Spirits and Toluene interchangeable?
No. White Spirits and Toluene have different solvent properties and may affect substrates, coatings and sealant chemistries differently. Use the exact cleaner or thinner named in the manufacturer’s technical data. Never substitute a solvent based only on a similar-sounding use or product name.
Can thinners be added to sealant?
Only when the product manufacturer explicitly allows it. Adding solvent can change viscosity, cure, movement performance, adhesion and emissions. Most ready-to-use sealants should not be thinned. Use a product supplied in the correct consistency instead of modifying the formulation without written technical guidance.
What safety precautions apply?
Read the current safety data sheet, provide ventilation, wear the specified protective equipment and keep solvents away from heat, sparks and flames. Store containers closed and dispose of solvent-contaminated materials correctly. Confirm the product is legal and suitable for the workplace before use.
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