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NO, all you will have is thinner, less effective paint. Primer has a totally different makeup.

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Lacquer thinner. Usually consists of several solvents, such as acetone, toluene, xylene, mineral spirits.

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mineral spirits or lacquer thinner.

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Q: What to use to thin enamel car paint?
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What can you use as paint thinner?

If you are using latex, thin with water. If using enamel, thin with paint thinner.Always read instructions on the can. They always say what to thin it with.


What is the best way to get flat enamel paint to go on the wall without roller marks?

Thin it very slightly and use a thicker roller.


What primer do you use for enamel paint?

Use an enamel undercoater. It covers well and is easy to sand to perfection.


What can you use to paint over enamel paint on the walls?

You can use either enamel (oil-based) paint or latex (water-based) paint. If you are using latex paint, you need to use a primer (undercoat) first. The paint store will have a special primer that allows you to paint latex over enamel. If you are going to do this, it is also a good idea to either sand the enamel paint before you paint over it, or wash it with TSP (trisodium phosphate) cleaner to remove the gloss.


What kind of paint would work to paint fiberglass fishing rods?

Use oil based enamel paint.


Can you use water to thin emulsion paint?

Its its oil based then; Acetone Mineral turpentine (turps) True turpentine Naphtha White spirit Methyl ethyl ketone If its acrylic/water based then water


Should you use enamel or urethane to paint your car?

Yes, that was the original intention of urethane.


What can you use Rustoleum enamel paint on?

Rustoleum is made for painting metals.


Do artist paint with latex enamel paints?

Yes, some do use that.


What paint can you use to colour your stainless steel watch?

It's hard to get a paint to stick to stainless. Use an etching primer and then an enamel-type of paint.


Can you use paint thinner to thin out paint?

That is what it is made for


What type of paint do you use for aluminum awning?

I would use Hammerite or a Tremclad enamel.