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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
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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.
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Ok that's what I was leaning towards. As I understand it, it is just a less refined, stinkier version of mineral spirits?
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For a wipe-down to see what the wood will look like after I apply finish, I use denatured alcohol.
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Ever looked at what lighter fluid is?
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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
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Robert Adams said:
Ever looked at what lighter fluid is?
Lighter fluid is Naphtha.
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I use alcohol or MS interchangeably depending on which is at hand.
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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.
