Paint thinner

[C-85 774]

Recently I've needed some more paint thinner for my W/H restorations and got surprised.  I thought mineral spirits were always much cheaper than Lacquer thinner, but when I went to Walmart , the prices were about the same, about 20 each.  I thought there was an incentive to use mineral spirits because it had less of an impact on the environment, but now I'm not sure!  Maybe I'll have to resort to using gasoline!

 

C-85

[Achto 29,450]

For best results, it is best to use the thinner that is recommended by the paint manufacturer. Gasoline to my knowledge has never been a recommended reducer. Is cheaper to do the job once and do it right. 

[ri702bill 9,580]

7 hours ago, Achto said:

For best results, it is best to use the thinner that is recommended by the paint manufacturer. Gasoline to my knowledge has never been a recommended reducer. Is cheaper to do the job once and do it right. 

You can ruin a paintjob by doing a mix-n-match of chemicals. As stated, use what the paint manufacturer recommends....

[953 nut 60,504]

8 hours ago, C-85 said:

I thought mineral spirits were always much cheaper than Lacquer thinner,

If you are finishing using Lacquer then Lacquer thinner is compatible but the thinner sold at Big Box Stores is only good for cleaning your gun    get the good stuff at an automotive finishing supply house.

If you are finishing with enamel then enamel reducer should be used to thin it for spray gun use. Mineral spirits can be used for cleaning your equipment but lacquer thinner does a better job.

[C-85 774]

I wish I had been more clear, I was only using the thinner for clean ups, mainly brushes, I would never use gasoline for that.

 

C-85