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Why does the oil based paint dissolve in paint thinner but not in water?
Because paint thinner is also oil based and water is not.
Does thinner based paint dry faster than water based paint?
Generally, water based paint dries faster.
Why is salt dissolved in water and not in paint thinner?
Because water is polar (as is salt) whereas paint-thinner is not polar. Consider the rule "like dissolves like". non-polar covalent solvents (paint thinner) will not dissolve polar solutes (salt)
Could beeswax and paint thinner be used as polisher when combined?
the beeswax by itself might polish, but i think the thinner will dissolve the wax.
Is paint thinner a colloid?
paint thinner is basically paint thinner
How do you dissolve parafin wax?
gasoline works great but any sort of oil bested paint thinner or kerosene will work\
Will Paint Thinner Dissolves Epoxy Before Hardened?
No. Most paint thinner will not dissolve epoxy at all. However, many epoxies reach a stage where they can be peeled off just before they finally harden. Look for this happening and try to peel it.
Can you use paint thinner to remove paint from wood trim?
Yes you can use paint thinner to remove the paint on the wood. 2nd Answer: No, paint thinner will not remove paint from anything. Most paint is now water-based, anyway. Paint thinner does just what the names says: It thins oil based paint if the paint is too thick for some reason.
Can you use gas with tremclad paint as a thinner?
No, it won't work. Use regular paint thinner.
Can you paint over latex paint with alkyd lacquer paint that is for concrete floors?
I wouldn't recommend it. Some of the chemicals in the alkyd will dissolve the latex and the alkyd won't "stick". It's best to remove the latex using laquer thinner or xylene first.
What is the use of paint tinner?
You must be referring to 'paint thinner' -it's used to make the paint thinner, strange as that may sound.
Why does latex paint dissolve into water?
You can mix water into most latex paints up to a point. Usually eight ounces to a gallon. A better alternative is to add a latex paint additive, like Flotrol, that is made out of acrylic resin, that doesn't degrade the paint.
