Bestine Solvent and Thinner for Rubber Cement – Cleans Ink, Adhesive and Parts, 16 Ounce Can

The product is amazing! I've been using it actively to remove stickers and sticker gunk from literally every new item I get and it not just removes gunk from the sticker remains - you can just apply it on the sticker itself - it will come off nicely! Been using the product mostly on my retro game cartridges and disks, sometimes their cases or even manuals (yes it works on paper, just have to be extremely careful when applying so you don't remove the paper later too)

Great product

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.

I didn't know what this was for until I was a senior in college and took an art class that taught me how to use Rubber Cement. If you use this stuff to thin your rubber cement, it will make the rubber cement to a lot farther and make it easier to use. It can also be used as a solvent.

I have used this product in my design business for over 30 years. Cuts through Spray Glue and adhesives great without damaging art work (unless it is petroleum based pigments). Clean, dries without residue, great for repositioning art.

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.

An excellent glue removing solvent, non staining on paper and wood, I strongly recommend using it in a well ventilatedenvironment. It's a shame that it has been discontinued, moderately toxic through inhalation and difficult to ship could be the reason.

I have been using this product for years and years. It is great for removing any labels, or sticky residue from anything, anywhere. It even can be used with old photos without hurting them in the least.