Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha

Solvents can be incredibly confusing and the most common point of confusion is paint thinner vs. mineral spirits. To many, mineral spirits and paint thinner are interchangeable—both in function and […]

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Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner

Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha - FineWoodworking

Mineral Spirits Vs Paint Thinner: Which Is Better?

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Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha - FineWoodworking

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Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha - FineWoodworking

Mineral Spirits 66 is a clear, colorless liquid with a kerosene-like odor. It is used to thin paints, in coatings, waxes, inks, degreasing, industrial cleaning and in herbicides. Mineral Spirits 66 is also considered to be a Stoddard solvent. Mineral spirits (U.S.) or white spirits (U.K.), also known as mineral turpentine, turpentine substitute, petroleum spirits, solvent naphtha (petroleum), varsol, or, generically, paint thinner, is a petroleum-derived common organic solvent.

Mineral Spirits 66 32 fl oz

Mineral Spirits Vs Paint Thinner: Which Is Better?

Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha - FineWoodworking