Painter1 Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 What is an effective solvent for breaking down soft plastic ? Neither alcohol or mineral spirits paint thinner does the job. MEK, Tolulene, Naptha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 What are you trying to do with it? Could be a few of them that might work for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpssports Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 MEK should do it. I know acetone or butyl acetate doesn't break it down very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 MEK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Thanks, guys. I’m familiar with MEK and was reluctant to have it around due to the low flashpoint. I went to the lead tech at our linings division and he suggested a product by VersaFlex called Dzolv. Flashpoint above 200, organic with no solvent smell. He told me to heat the pot(s) to 140 and flush with that. I have a gallon, will try it and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 So you are trying to clean your shooting star with this solvent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 That is correct, Frank. Some plasitol residue solidifies in the plumbing and I want to keep it cleaned & lubed between uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
