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Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - jussi - 11-13-2015
I finally ran out of Mineral spirits and didn't realize they banned that too in Socal. What alternatives do you guys use? I used it alot for final wipe down of a piece after sanding so the alternative would have the same properties. Thanks
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - Joe K1 - 11-13-2015
Looks like the name "Mineral Spirits" is disappearing. Paint Thinner is readily available in Orange County. Warning - read the reviews before purchasing the "Green" stuff.
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - jussi - 11-13-2015
Ok that's what I was leaning towards. As I understand it, it is just a less refined, stinkier version of mineral spirits?
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - Doug_H - 11-13-2015
For a wipe-down to see what the wood will look like after I apply finish, I use denatured alcohol.
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - Robert Adams - 11-13-2015
Ever looked at what lighter fluid is?
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - Admiral - 11-13-2015
jussi said:
I finally ran out of Mineral spirits and didn't realize they banned that too in Socal. What alternatives do you guys use? I used it alot for final wipe down of a piece after sanding so the alternative would have the same properties. Thanks
Time for a road trip.
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - Herb G - 11-13-2015
Robert Adams said:
Ever looked at what lighter fluid is?
Lighter fluid is Naphtha.
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - JR1 - 11-13-2015
I use alcohol or MS interchangeably depending on which is at hand.
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - Steve N - 11-13-2015
What are they protecting you from now? Fire, fumes, known carcinogen, or just chapped red skin if you play in it too long?
Happy to live in Ohio, they let us live dangerously
Re: Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal? - Robert Adams - 11-13-2015
Herb G said:
[blockquote]Robert Adams said:
Ever looked at what lighter fluid is?
Lighter fluid is Naphtha.
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Should have specified since I'm not a smoker. Charcoal lighter fluid which most brands is mineral spirits.