Acetone is a highly effective thinner and remover for epoxy resins, ink, adhesives, and lacquers. It thins and cleans fiberglass resins. Acetone can also be used to clean up dried latex paint, uncured lacquers, and adhesives. ...

What will remove dried latex paint?

Solvents that Remove Dried Latex Paint

Alcohol is a well-known cleaning agent for dried latex paint. The solvents in commercial latex paint removers are various types of alcohols, but you can use isopropyl -- or rubbing -- alcohol as well as denatured alcohol from the paint store.

What kind of paint does acetone remove?

Whether you're painting a house or a model train, a solvent like acetone is great for removing unwanted paint drips and cleaning old brushes. This solvent works very well at removing oil-based paints, enamels and acrylic paint. It can also be reused several times when stored properly.