How do you clean a custom?

[Haruna]

So a while ago I found a cute custom Baby Posey at a flea market. She's pretty dirty and seems to have mildew issues along her hairline, so I expect it's in her body, too. I'm worried about using my usual cleaning methods -- or, actually, any water at all -- because I'm not sure what the customizer used to paint her eyes and symbol. Is there any way I can protect those areas? Do I just have to be super careful? I'm worried about this process. What is the usual paint used on ponies? (You can tell I know next to nothing about customizing; I've been assuming what was used on her is acrylic, but I can't tell. ) She has a shiny layer on her symbol, I think, like someone sealed it, but not her eyes. I really want to make her clean and pretty again. Thanks, guys, for your help!

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[pyrodarknessanny]

id use rubbing alcohol with paper towel and just be careful around that painted areas. 

[lovelauraland]

I would use acetone and be very careful, I have used acetone on nylon hair plenty of times and have only had a problem with green hair when using it.
Get some earbuds/q-tips and just gently apply it, the dirt will soon come off and stop spotting.

[Uninu]

Normal cleaning tools should work as her body isn't painted. I'd do as lovelauraland suggested and use q-tips.

[Haruna]

Okay, thanks, guys! So acetone is safe to use to clean ponies? (I know it will take off symbols and eyes obviously, heh). I usually use soap and water, shampoo and conditioner. Never tried acetone before. And will water or bleach do anything to her paint, in case I have to clean out her insides if they're mildewy?