Thread: Removing the metal names and bolsters from plastic scales

I recently used acetone to remove an inlay from some scales that had celluloid rot. I let a piece of the scale with the inlay soak in acetone for several hours. When I went back and checked the acetone had dissolved the scale. I used a little more acetone to clean up the inlay.

I have never removed bolsters, it may be the same process but I'm not sure so I'll leave that for a more experienced member to chime in on.