100% Pure Acetone Remover for the fastest and most effective removal of Acrylic, Gel and Gel Polish. Also faster nail polish remover. There are a few methods that you can use to safely remove enhancements using 100% Pure Acetone Remover How to remove Acrylic nails, Gel or Gel Nail Polish with 100% Pure Acetone Remover 1. To soak off, saturate a cotton ball with 100% Pure Acetone and place it on the nail, wrapping the finger in aluminum foil to allow body heat to activate the removal. 2. Used a Nail Bath : add warm water to the white bowl, and place the acetone in the clear upper bowl.