Using acetone

[SunPony]

Purple is so very unstable. It would have only been a matter of time that the color would probably have completely leeched out. You just sped it up a bit... I've had red dye completely rub off with just water and kleenex on TE Bright Eyes and Baby Rainribbon. Yup, TE Bright Eyes, who did not look reddish at all prior to cleaning.

The mind boggles!!!

[applejackbunny]

Purple is so very unstable. It would have only been a matter of time that the color would probably have completely leeched out. You just sped it up a bit... I've had red dye completely rub off with just water and kleenex on TE Bright Eyes and Baby Rainribbon. Yup, TE Bright Eyes, who did not look reddish at all prior to cleaning.

Oh, wow!! 

[BlushingBlue]

Purple is so very unstable. It would have only been a matter of time that the color would probably have completely leeched out. You just sped it up a bit... I've had red dye completely rub off with just water and kleenex on TE Bright Eyes and Baby Rainribbon. Yup, TE Bright Eyes, who did not look reddish at all prior to cleaning.

Agreed. I've wiped the purple right off of Seashell and TE Sky Rocket before, using nothing but water.

Snowdrop is a new one to me though. IME yellow ponies are relatively stable. I guess you can never be too careful. Acetone is usually a method of last resort for me anyway, but thanks for the heads-up, applejackbunny!

[applejackbunny]

Agreed. I've wiped the purple right off of Seashell and TE Sky Rocket before, using nothing but water.

Snowdrop is a new one to me though. IME yellow ponies are relatively stable. I guess you can never be too careful. Acetone is usually a method of last resort for me anyway, but thanks for the heads-up, applejackbunny!

You're most welcome! 

I shouldn't say it, but it's gratifying to hear that some others have had issues with purple pony dye coming off - at least I know I'm not alone! 

But yeah, I think it probably pays to always test a small area under a hoof before using any strong substance on a pony, even if you have never had an issue before. (And, in light of the last two posts, even water apparently!  )

[Twizel]

Wow, I've never had this happen before. I've used 90-100% acetone with no troubles, even on a purply Up Up & Away.

could there be a difference between US and UK batches?

[applejackbunny]

Wow, I've never had this happen before. I've used 90-100% acetone with no troubles, even on a purply Up Up & Away.

could there be a difference between US and UK batches?

I've used acetone on Up Up and Away with zero issues too. The only ponies I've ever experienced this happening with are the two I mentioned: Sweet/Singing Pocket - which is both a US and UK release, and Snowdrop.

I'm really not sure and I'm very surprised more ppl haven't experienced it.