Solvent and Thinner for Rubber Cement – Cleans Ink, Adhesive and Parts, 32 Ounce Can

I recently had cause to utilize this can of Bestine solvent in blending colors in a picture. It was the first time I had used the product and I was very impressed. The solvent allows the artist to nicely mix colors on high quality artist grade paper. Bestine is very thin and not at all turgid, as are some other solvents like turpentine. Additionally, the evaporative rate is "super fast" and I found that the product was totally evaporated within about 15 seconds. Thus, the product allows the artist to do the types of things that one would do with water, but not have to be prepared to allow the paintin to dry for 3 to 5 hours before going back and painting again on the same surface. There are a few warnings that one should be aware of when using Bestine. The product is highly flammable and it is NOT a good idea to smoke while utilizing this solvent. Additionally, the product is poisonous and should not be consumed. Also, the product should be used in a well ventilated room or the user will find themselves quickly becoming 'woozy' and potentially it can lead to unconsciousness. However, as long as the artist is aware of these characteristics of the product and make sure that the work area accommodates these concerns, one will find that Bestine is truly and excellent solvent and will give very good results when the need for even blending of watercolors arises. Thus, one should not be afraid to utilize the product as long as it is used properly with appropriate precautions. I do highly recommend this product as an excellent color blending solvent, particularly for use with watercolors.

I bought this to help get some old masking tape off of a board game box. The tape had already done some damage as a previous owner had tried to remove it and tore some of the paper on the box. With application of Bestine and gentle work with a Scotty Peeler, I was not only able to get the masking tape off of the box with no old adhesive residue left behind, but I was able to salvage some of the graphics that were partially torn off of the box. That this product was able to dissolve the adhesive and separate old masking tape from a remnant of paper that is tissue-thin is a real testament to its functionality. The added benefit is that there is no evidence or residue left over from this product. While part of the cardboard looked "wet" when I applied the solvent, once it dried completely, it was as though it wasn't there. Finally, though this solvent did wonders on the adhesive, it did not mar or dissolve the ink on the cardboard, and I could wipe away the dissolved adhesive without smearing the box ink. This is now part of my arsenal of products for cleaning up pricing stickers and tape on game boxes and books.

Bestine Solvent is an excellent product for all kinds of cleaning in the art room. It was originally produced to thin rubber cement and to clean away “stickies” around the design area. I still use this solvent to clean ink from pens and airbrush parts. It is the best thing I have found to remove tape residue and labels. However, it is really shocking to pay more for a quart of Bestine today than I originally paid for a gallon can way back when!

Aside from its use with Bestest cement, this stuff (heptane) is the only solvent there is which will remove silicone lubricants from surfaces! Speaking as a retired engineer and materials consultant, I don't believe there is another substance (unless you like the idea of superheated silane gas) which will do that. Makes it incredibly handy around shops that deal with silicones. Heptane smells good to many people, but don't let it fool you - you need lots of fresh air / ventilation to work with this stuff.

Nothing better for getting the sticky off just about anything. Caution: this stuff is flammable! - do not use around open flame! Vapors may hazardous if inhaled! Responsible adults only! Not for kids!!!

This product is indispensible in our home. It cleans up any kind of adhesive residue on all surfaces: carpet, hard surfaces, glass, anything. i always keep it on hand. I used it to clean up residue from adhesive glue on some vinyl tiles I installed and it worked like magic.

Very good quality bestine, however you will pay a customs and excise charge when ordering this outside of the US