Quickly Dissolves, Cleans & Evaporates. Acetone is an effective solvent that is excellent for dissolving two part epoxies before they set, for cleaning fiberglass repair tools and for thinning fiberglass resins. It removes the sticky residue and cleans lacquer application tools. ADDITIONAL USES: Acetone may be mixed with water to reduce strength when used to clean vinyl or fibreglass surfaces. Use full strength to remove sticky residue from price stickers on glassware and porcelain.