Nail Polish and Nail Polish Remover 'non-acetone?'

Some types of nail polish remover have added tint (yellow and purple are the two that spring to mind first, but here may be more), and that's what causes the staining. A completely clear/untinted remover should be safe, or you can just pick up a bottle of 100% acetone (you may have to go to a drugstore or beauty supply to find it, though).

 

Non-acetone nail-polish-remover is made to remove nail polish on human fingernails; while acetone is very commonly used to remove acrylic paint and is proven to be very effecting without being harmful to dolls. It is a bit harsh to use on your own fingers to remove nail polish frequently.

Nail polish remover, both with and without acetone will most likely just smudge the paint you are trying to remove all over the place where you rub, while acetone will actually clean it off. I know this from first hand experience with both vinyl and resin. My recommendation is to get a 100 ml bottle of pure 100% acetone from the chemist and stick with it.

- Therese

 

I would agree 100% acetone is the best...

also for lips, ive used clear nail varnish once and that was 9 months ago and still ok (MSD size doll) but on my big dolls I use acrylic Gloss, popped on 3 coats and looks great, Pics on my site...

if u are just removing lips, id just use a q tip so as not to spread the acetone around, las you dont want to loose the faceup anywhere else on her/him.

good luck, and never worry about asking questions, thats how we all learn, and we all once were waiting for our 1st dolls.

post lots of pics when she/he arrives.

 

Non-acetone can cause paint (or nailpolish) to almost "crumble" on the surface - it starts to bead up and makes it harder to remove it in some cases. Go for acetone remover or 100% acetone ^_^

 

Me three on the 100% acetone vote! I've used both the 100% stuff, and nail polish remover, and the 100% gets the job done quicker and better! You just have to make sure to rinse the area where you're using it thoroughly (and frequently). I picked up a bottle at a local hardware store for like $5 ^_^

 

I use 100% acetone, but in the lips thread Xaoimimi was saying that she used some kind of brush cleaner that worked better? I haven't tried it myself. :3

 

Watch out with 100% acetone, though! In many states, it is illegal to buy if you are under 21! (I know both because I used to work in a beauty supply store - where we would ONLY sell acetone to professionals - and because I had to buy a bottle for a friend who is not quite 21 yet.)

And it's very strong. Wear gloves when working with it, because it can and WILL damage your natural nails.

 

I second this >< I worked with it as an industrial cleaner and it ATE MY SKIN. Really. Acetone eats oils and fats, and that means FLESH. Be careful and if it gets on you, rinse it off right away. Chemical burns hurt, heal slowly, and look nasty.

 

really? Pure acetone? wow.
That's terrible.
I hope you are better now.

I have basically soaked my hands, with my dry skin and my bad fingernails, in acetone as I was washing glasswear, and never had a problem with burns. It dried my skin still further, but that's because it is miscible in water.
Neither have the much worse solvents that I've worked with caused me burns, including the aromatic ones, though I wasn't soaking in them.
The solvents to which I am referring are longer chain aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, which will dissolve oils & fats much more readily than will acetone.

Mineral and organic acids, ditto bases, sure. Very easy to burn me.


I have had second-degree burns from sun, heat, cold, chemicals (glacial acetic acid--burn from vinegar--so embarassing); none were any better than the others in terms of healing. Owie, in fact.

Ann in CT

 

From the Material Safety Data Sheet: Acetone---

HEALTH HAZARDS

Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin absorption

Inhalation: Nasal/throat irritation with laryngitis, bronchitis, and coughing. Possible central nervous symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, confusion, nausea and general intoxication.

Skin: Irritation

Eye: Mild irritation by vapors. Liquid will irritate, possible severely.

Ingestion: Sore throat, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness followed by restlessness, gastritis,

nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, stupor, twitching, collapse, unconsciousness, convulsions and paralysis.



EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID

Inhalation: Remove patient to a location away from the source of exposure. Give oxygen if breathing in difficult. Seek medical attention.

Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash affected area with large amounts of water until no evidence of chemical remains.

Eye: Wash immediately with large amounts of water until no evidence of chemical remains. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion: If victim is conscious, give 2 to 4 glasses of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.



PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory Protection: Wear respirator with organic vapor canister.

Gloves: Butyl rubber.

Eye Wear: Splash-proof chemical safety glasses.

Ventilation: Explosion-proof local exhaust.

Other: Do not wear contact lenses while handling chemicals.



SPILL, DISPOSAL AND STORAGE INFORMATION

In Case of Spill/Leak/Release: Shut off ignition sources. Provide ventilation. Wear respiratory protection while absorbing spill on sand or other inert absorbent.

Disposal: Place absorbed material in container, seal and label. Consult local, state and federal regulations concerning disposal.

Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area.

 

>_>;;;;; *very...very intimidated to do her first face-up now* Chemical burns aren't fun and I really like to avoid them as best I can, lol. Is there any other type of remover for face-ups, particularly lips?

 

Thank you very much! And as for not touching it with your fingers, I plan to avoid doing that *laugh* It pays to be cautious, as chemical burns are once again, NOT fun. But thank you once again! ^_^

 

First, I apologize if this is in the wrong place. Mods, please feel free to move this.

Okay, so I was wondering. I have some Non Acetone Nail Polish remover that has a color to it (for reasons I can't explain...). I've used this in face up's before (I think a total of 5, 2 that I have on my dolls now, 1 that I had on my doll, and 2 that I ended up not liking right away and redoing. heh), without a single problem. Now, my question is this..

Is it possible for this stuff to seap INTO the resin when removing a face up? And IF so, what can be done to remove it?

Reason I ask? I removed Usagi's face up today, and under the VOLKS lips, they were blue! Now, my remover is blue in color, but it NEVER left any kind of stain ANYWHERE else. I washed it with mild soap and water for at LEAST an hour or two. Scrubbing and rinsing, scrubbing and rinsing. Everything short of sanding them down!! o.o;;

My dad took a look at it (being very handy with both tools and different kinds of materials), and he doesn't believe the remover seaped in, but rather it was an issue with the paint used on the doll itself by the company. Though, he admitted he can't be certain, as he's never personally worked with Resin before.

So I figured I would ask, if it's possible for it to seap in. It was only on for a short time, as I scrubbed the lips away (they were REALLY on there!!!), and then quickly washed and rinsed. And the strange part, it's ONLY on the lips. Exactly where the actual lip paint was on. You could even see the perfect LINES from where the paint ended. (another reason why we don't think it seaped in)

IF it's possible, what removes it? My dad suggested Colgate toothpaste would likely do it, since it's an abrasive. But not AS harsh as sandpaper. But, since i've never done anything like this before, best not to, right? ^_^;;

Either way, I managed to get it to a VERY VERY pale blue, nicely concealed (as you can see in my pictures of Usagi's new face up) without *too* much effort (IE: days of working on it).

So it's not that big of an issue. But, should I be worried?? And, for anyone curious, I DID wash her and soak her, and scrub her with a toothbrush on the lips, with the mild soap and warm water to try and get it off. I scrubbed until I noticed it wasn't getting ANY lighter after about 30 minutes of washing. -.-;;

And as I said, it's not a HUGE deal to me, because you can't even see it after you blush the lips. heh. That's how pale it really is. Under sunlight? You can see it just BARELY. Under blue light.. well, it's more obvious. heh.

 

I had the same trouble with some cheap and nasty stuff, it was blue and left my girls lips with a blue stain. I attacked it with some better non acetone nail varnish remover and it came off fine though =/ (I use the orange cutex stuff)

appart from trying acetone (eek) or rubbing alcohol I'm not sure what to suggest

 

I use a professional grade of non-acetone nail polish remover and have never had any problems, and it'll take a complete face up off in one swipe. I'd suggest not using cheap brands, and brands that have colored dyes in them. As I've read around the board it is not uncommon for those brands with dyes to leave a stain on your doll with repeated use. If you don't want to sand your doll I suggest using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or an equivalent product.

I don't think it seeps into the resin as resin isn't exactly a porous material like fabric.

 

Lots of people use acetone on resin, and it may help here. You just have to rinse a lot and not let the acetone sit on the resin.

 

Thanks guys! It's amazing though, because this stuff wasn't at all cheap. o.o;; But, I can also say, that I won't be using it again, if this was in fact the culprit. >.< ..
I'm going to head to the store to pick up some non acetone remover with NO dyes in it, since this stuff works like MAGIC. It took everything off around her face in a few swipes of the swab! hehe. But staining? That's a nono! >.< !!

Thanks SO much everyone!! I definitely know I won't be looking into acetone. o.o;; I'm terrified to use it, after seeing the damage it can do. x.x I will definitely look into getting better stuff, and the next time I do her face, giving it another try to get it off. *nod* I'm almost out anyways, so I shouldn't have to explain spending more money on the stuff to my husband. lol.

 

I thought I'd heard something about Volks and blue lips before? I can't recall, but you might want to check that out.

Also, just rinsing with mild soap usually gets rid of any residue left on the resin. Baking powder can also be used afterwards to neutralize any leftover acidic residue.

Honestly, considering how light and diluted remover usually is, I doubt it could do more than slightly tinge resin. I've never seen it leave very dense or dark spots.

 

I recommend Winsor and Newton brush cleaner and restorer, it works like magic, I used to use non-acetone nail polish remover, but now it's only this stuff, you can find it at your craft stores. I dip mine into a mr. magic clean eraser, but I've heard some people have a reaction to that, so i would be careful when you dip it in or just wear gloves, stuff works like magic IMO.

 

Hrmmm, I'll definitely keep that in mind PrincessAI436!! Thanks again! ^_^!

omichao, really!?? I'm definitely going to do a search on it! Thanks! And baking powder? Wow, I didn't even think of that! Maybe I should have posted this WHILE I was working on her. heh. I prolly would have gotten it off completely then! blast my excitement!! hehe. ^_^;; Thanks SO much again!! And nono, it wasn't really really dark, it's just, annoying that it was there. -.- It definitely wasn't smurf blue.. heh. More like.. barely blue. *nod* Thank goodness for that!! I think I would have dropped to my knees in tears had it have been dark blue. :'(

 

Oh thank god I found this thread! (too bad I didn't find it beforehand though)

Look what I did to my poor boy's head!




I was using acetone-free nail polish remover, but it had a blue tint to it. I figured it'd be ok since the pink-tinted remover didn't stain .....ummm, I was wrong hahahaha

It seems to be really permenant, I spent hours trying to get it off. I even tried **gasp** pure acetone and it still won't come off. It almost seams like it soaked in or something, blah....

 

hmmmm, i honestly cannot see how nail-polish remover would stain per-se as it is intended to remove not deposit... a more likely explanation would be that the solvent in the non-acetone nail polish remover has reacted with the pigment in the resin causing the colour to change. I've used every colour imaginable of npr and have never had any issues with staining...? thats just my experience though....

 

My non acetone nailpolish remover is a pink fleshy color so it doesnt really stain to much like a blue does. I havnt seen anything yet. But right after I'm done with the removing the faceup I rince the head off wtih water and dry it with a clean towel. Hope this helps!

 

Using an acetone or non-acetone remover with a colour tint in it is generally not recommended anyways- the dye in it will usually stain resin.

Resin is quite susceptible to staining, things such as coloured nail-polish remover, over-dyed fabrics, sharpie-dyed wigs... they can all wreck havoc on our dolls.
You could try a Mr. Clean magic eraser, it might help. Just get one of the regular ones, not an extra power, or foaming, etc. It DOES work like a sand-paper, but much, much gentler. Just make sure you rinse or wipe the area you've cleaned off afterwards, it does leave behind some residue.

But I do have a question for those who have acetone/non-acetone without dye in it- what colour is it?
Is it clear, or is it kind of yellow?

 

I have a CP boy so using straight acetone is out of the question (apparently CP resin melts with acetone...I'm not willing to test the theory either!), I've used a non-acetone nailpolish remover with an orange colour to it and it stained slightly (only from too much rubbing though) but was gone the next time I took off his faceup (0.0 how did I do that? Magic!), so did the pink one but it is not noticeable as it was only slight and on his cheek where he is blushed with pink. None of the non-acetone nail polish removers around here are clear.

Most of the time I use rubbing alcohol to remove faceups (I use Isocol), its clear so no staining and yes it does take a little bit more effort to start getting the sealer off but once it starts to work the rest is really easy! I hear Windsor and Newton brush cleaner is really good as well (I'm still looking to test that one out).

 

so does cutex's orange acetone free remover work?

So is it better to use alcohol to remove faceups? (I really want to redo Asmodeus's face up... Rae's in due time too.)

 

I used the orange acetone free remover from cutex. It works but if you rub too hard or too long in the one spot then it leaves really bright orange marks (although they did seem to have faded the next time I took off his faceup, all it takes to cover them is a little blushing, mine weren't too bad. You just have to watch what you're doing very carefully and stop at the first sign of any kind of stain).

Don't soak the head in it, just use one of those cotton makeup remover pads (or cotton wool balls but the pads leave less fibers on there, also you can use q-tips for the finer spots) and rub in small circles until all the makeup has come away.

 

I use the orange stuff but I've noticed lately that my BW dolls have got definate discolouration going on, it's sublte and barely noticable on the new ones but it's there. Although my nara was pretty discoloured when I got her it did get worse and this is the only thing i can think that might've caused it so I'm currently looking for an alternative =/

 

I use Cutex (orange) and I've had one instance of my doll's eyelid turning a little red. Other than that, I've had no problems.

 

when using Non-acetone nail polish remover, it is STILL not recommended to soak the head in it. Clear or pink is ok to use. It doesn't stain. BLUE however, WILL stain your doll as will purple or orange.

so far, i've used the clear non-acetone, and the clear-pink non-acetone. So far, no staining whatsoever, and one of the dolls i used it on was WHITE as SNOW. generally, those are the safe ones. Blue, purple, dark pink, etc, are all really bad and will stain.

 

Hello Im a newbie here so sorry if this has been asked before ( I looked for a post and didnt see one) My question is can you use human nail polish remover (the none acetone kind) to removed tempory tattoos, without it damaging the resin. Many thanks for you time

 

Temporary tattoos would come off with water and soap I would imagine, since they come off of skin pretty easy. I would try that first. If you don't have any luck, CLEAR, NON ACETONE nail polish remover is fine as long as you don't leave it on long and are sure to give whatever parts you've used it on a warm soapy bath when you're done.

 

I actually used acetone, and while a quick rinse with warm water seemed to do my boy fine I do suggest to make sure you use gentle soap just in case. Also, whether you choose acetone or nonacetone, make sure its .C.L.E.A.R. I really cannot emphesize this enough! It hadnt crossed my mind at all when I had bought or been using my BLUE nailpolish remover, but when I was done my boy had a light blue tint to him..! I had to scrub him down good with a Magic Eraser to get the bue to go away *dies*

 

i am not sre what acetone does to a bjd body with it being resin however acetone is a solvent so i wouldnt think it would be good in high concnetrations i think a soap option would be much safer!!!

 

Pink does stain!!!
I recently removed the face up I did on my Puki and there were a couple of spots where the MSC was not covered as much (hence part of the reason for the removal of face up). When I fully removed all traces of faceup and msc there were these mysterious pink blotches on his face. I realised this was exactly where the msc was not as covered so was not as protected from the pink remover I used!
I scrubbed with magic eraser, sard soap and a toothbrush and even pure acetone to no avail. Luckily it is pink (very pale now after the scrubbing!) and not as noticable as blue, but a big lesson none the less!!
always use something with NO COLOUR for removing faceups!!

 

I have a Dollzone Floy head on a Type 1 B&G boy body and it was a great match~! The dumb part is that I ignorantly used nail polish remover without acetone but it was pink >_< I thought that I should scrub the body in it to make the rest of it tinted pink like the head was... No dice, so I am trying to remove it ALL! I love my floy, he is my favorite, so I want him to match as much as possible to his new body. I have done an isopropyl alchohol (70%) soaking for about an hour to an hour and a half and I can still tell what was slightly pink and what is still the regular creamy white that I now as regular Dollzone White Skin. I have been looking around here and I am going to try the Arm and Hammer Baking Soda with Peroxide toothpaste saok later today or tomorrow. If that doesn't work I am going to try and use a 90% isopropyl alcholohol soaking.

I want to avoid sanding, and airbrushing, and the use of pastels. I don't want to have to give him new body blushing and a face-up every couple of months.

Has anyone done this and had success getting their doll to match their resins once again?

I am extremely distraught by this and any help at all wopuld be great. TT^TT

 

okay everything I've read says that if you're not using 90% isopropyl or above, don't bother.. so hopefully using the 90% will do what the 70% could not. If that doesn't work though, I think sanding is your only option, whether you want it done or not... That or trade it for a new head in the MP.

 

Ok I will try that, hopefully it works! I will sand if that is what I have to, I would just rather avoid it D: Its not only on the head... Its on everything except the calves, forearms, hands, and feet :[

You think soaking the body is warm water before soaking it in the alcohol will help any?

I would have a hard time selling or trading the head, its my first doll and he is my favorite :[

 

I pinked my pink skin boy with nail polish remover too. But he came clean with a Magic Eraser and elbow grease plus some soap I believe..

Check out this thread and see if it's any help

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253835

 

Funny, the head spoken of in that thread is mine now. *laughs*

This may be a long shot, but my friend had a dolly she dyed yellow for a certain character... she used RIT Color Remover, I think... I'm asking her right now.

I don't know if it would work for this purpose, but... *shrugs?* It didn't seem to have any adverse effects for the body she had. HOWEVER I would keep a very close eye on your dolly in it. I cannot promise anything. I will edit my post after she answers me...but she sold the doll body to another person so...I guess it was unharmed.

Ahaha. I did too, Toshirodragon. XD Sorry! Maybe the dye remover idea will help someone else with the same problem. Yeah, it was the head Ty had. His name is Bo now and he is still pink in places X3

Anyway, I will stop reviving this thread now. XD

 

I've read around here that you could use regular cutex nail polish remover to remove a faceup, but the one I have says that it's an enriched gel formula, and I was wondering if that would make a difference?

 

Chances are if it's enriched it may contains oils, etc to condition your nails which would seep into the resin if you used it on your doll.

Nail polish removers are, like most removers, something you have to use with caution. The chemicals in them can damage the resin if they are left on to soak. Acetone is one of the ones to avoid unless you really know what you are doing. Always wash the head afterwards in soapy water preferably with a pure soap or washing-up liquid that doesn't have added oils or conditioners.
I use soap flakes which are as pure as it gets..messy but pure.

I've used nail polish remover myself but only the acetone free ones that are safe for use on false nails. Even so you have to be careful with the colour of the remover as they add dyes into them to make them look attractive and these dyes in turn can actually stain the doll.
I had to sand the surface of a white resin doll recently before revamping her face up as I made the mistake when I first got a bjd of using an acetone free remover which had a dye in it that left a very faint pink tint on the resin.

After trying various things I now use isopropyl alcohol which can be found at various places (country dependant) from drugstores to hardware stores, I got mine from a supplier on eBay.
It needs to be 70% or above to be effective in face up removing and can require a bit of time and effort but it's one of the safest to use. Just make sure you wear gloves and use it in a well ventilated space.

 

I was thinking of changeing my Bjd's face up and I got out the nail varnish remover to get the last faceup off and the remover didn't bearly take off any of the old face up and it must have had a pigment in it beacuse my Bjd's skin has a blue hint now. I can live with the blue hint cause I figure there is no way to change it back to what it was. I just need to know the best cleaning thing for my doll. To make him super clean!

I don't like blue hinted skin on my bjd.

 

eeek, u used cutex remover???
use windsor and newton brush cleaner to remove faceup!! its the best
(or newton and windsor... im not sure anymore )
and u can buy it at any art supplie shop

 

If you can, try to get some Winsor and Newton brush cleaner and restorer. It's GREAT for taking off face-ups, and for cleaning your brushes at the end of a face-up, too. For stubborn spots, use with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponge, or the equivalent there of. For the 'creases' or 'lines' (like around the eyes, the nose, and between the lips) where paint REALLY stick, use a toothbrush (old and SOFT) dipped in the cleaner to scrub, or a toothpick that's been soaked in the cleaner to gently pick it out.

 

I use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol and find it to be the best. It wipes almost instantly. Accompanied by magic erasers it is perfect.

 

Is it the whole face or parts of the face? And it is where the magnets are?

 

Before doing a faceup, remember to seal the head very well first to help prevent staining. And when removing a faceup, DO NOT use nail polish remover. There are dozens of threads about what to use and what not to use. Windsor & Newtown Brush Cleaner is one of the best removers, but 91% rubbing alcohol can be used too. A Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works by very lightly sanding away stains.

 

May we see some Pictures, to better access the "damage"?

 

Sounds like the nail polish remover was tinted blue.

I always use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, available in just about every store pharmacy section.

 

What about using nail polish for color on a faceup? I have a DD01 head that I want some really saturated color on and I think nail polish would be perfect. I don't mind removing if it doesn't take well, but do not want to end up with a gooey mess. I have straight acetone so am not worried about that part and vinyl should be easier, but was just wondering if anyone has any input on this?

 

Ep crap. This topic has me worried. I just got my first doll and I sed blue coloured acetone free nail varnish remover to fence his fceup. I rinsed him thoroughly with hot water as I was doing it then cleaned him with magic eraser before drying him. He first seem to have damage but he was wrapped up straight after and shipped off for proper faceup.

>.< is there a danger I've wrecked my doll?

 

You may have just tinted your doll's face blue, depending on how strong the pigment is, it can be a very obvious tint or a very subtle one that can be covered up easily with blushing. If you do use acetone free nail polish remover, I read that it is best to use green or purple.

 

Wow. I've been using a purple colored non-acetone nail varnish remover that is specially designed for fake nails, never had any problems with it and the face-up came off fine. Am I lucky? @.@

 

Bringing up an old topic but does anyone know where to get acetone free CLEAR nail polish remover in the UK? I've honestly looked everywhere and it's all tinted one colour or another.

 

I actually do NOT recommend using pure acetone on dolls. It can lead to cracking of the resin depending on the quality of said resin. I would recomend using a brush cleaning such as Windsor-newton or Lowel cornell, both of which can be found at Michael arts and crafts or other hobby locations and dose not come with the restrictions of age, always make sure the products your using are non-oil based, anything oil = bad for resin. I would also steer well clear of using any sort of nail polish or other enamel product, it can and dose peel of if it dose not adhere to a properly prepared surface, enamel also interacts weirdly with acrylics if any are present. There are several acrylic gloss options also available from a craft store which are suited more for doll faceups and are easier to remove with less chance as staining or damaging your doll.

 

No one has said they were using pure acetone? Everyone is talking about acetone free (well, in the beginning some people did, but that was many years ago and many people know not to use it!) And Winsor and Newton has been recommended a dozen times in this thread. Unfortunately not everyone has access to those two brush cleaners you recommended so alternatives are needed. I did get the Winsor one off amazon but it was £10 for a small 4oz bottle.

I'm going to try Avon's Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover once my rep gets it and delivers it. I tried a tinted one of Sainsbury's own brand and it worked pretty well, but I'm always worried about staining. I'm also using 99% Isopropyl alcohol but people have said to be careful with that too, I never soak the head in it.

 

Thank you for all these tips! I recently did my first face up and the more I look at it, the more I dislike it. I used chalk pastels and sealed it with Testors, and was contemplating on how to remove it.