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Simple answer is that all the other solvents that will disolve nail polish take too long to do so and/or leave a lasting residue.

I wish to take this post to add yet another use for acetone.
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Yeah, it's probably not a good idea to drink acetone or smoke a cigarette while working with it...

Yes, you can fuse it
No it won't be as strong as before, but it'll be pretty sturdy. You can also expect some physical distortion around the weld. I would recommend Methylene Chloride for this, not...

Acetone works on celluloid.
You won't damage the scales if you keep the cloth moving (i.e. never let it rest in one place). The trick is to make a tight ball so that what contacts the scales is...

Acetone, commonly called Nail Polish Remover, has many uses around the shop. Here are some of them related to straight razor restoration.


Plastic Scale Refinishing - I'm sure we all have a...