Acetone to remove lacquer

Bigbuck1975

Will it work and how long should I soak? It's on copper.

Broadstruck

Yes it will remove lacquer or varnish and shouldn't take very long... Not sure how long?



Just make sure you have a good feel for the underlying surfaces as sometimes removal could yield something non attractive.

Sonorandesertrat

Plan on changing the acetone several times, and use a glass bowl. Do this outside. It may take hours for all of the lacquer to dissolve, so be patient.

ricko

Cover the jar/bowl or the acetone will evaporate quickly.... agitate it a bit... and yes,

change it at least twice.... a lot depends on how thick the coating is and what type.

Cheers, RickO

Flatwoods

Originally posted by: ricko

Cover the jar/bowl or the acetone will evaporate quickly.... agitate it a bit... and yes,

change it at least twice.... a lot depends on how thick the coating is and what type.

Cheers, RickO

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I have had laquer on older medals that acetone didn't touch after quite a while.

Wabbit2313

It may not come off as stated above. Cover the jar/glass cup.