It depends entirely on what kind of paint. There are many bases, each with different thinner.
You must be referring to 'paint thinner' -it's used to make the paint thinner, strange as that may sound.
Yes, paint thinner can melt certain types of plastic. It is important to check the compatibility of the plastic with the specific type of paint thinner being used.
1.25 litres
Thinner--specifically, mineral spirits. Reducer is used in urethane car paint.
Mineral spirits and paint thinner are both solvents used to clean paint brushes and thin paint, but they have different chemical compositions. Mineral spirits are a type of paint thinner that is less toxic and has a milder odor compared to other paint thinners. Paint thinner, on the other hand, is a more generic term that can refer to a variety of solvents used to thin paint.
NO! Laquer Thinner is used in automotive paint as a reducer. & sometimes a solvent. Paint Thinner thins Oil based home paint and used as a cleaning solvent for paint brush cleanup, Wood Stain, etc..... IF MY FALLEN MEMORY SERVES ME RIGHT., NOT LEFT.
This depends on the type of paint. You will have to follow those directions. The colour coat I used recently does not use thinner. The clear coat used 25% thinner and 25% hardener.
Mineral spirits and paint thinner are similar, but not exactly the same. Both are solvents used to thin paint and clean tools, but mineral spirits are a type of paint thinner that is less refined and has a stronger odor compared to other paint thinners.
When The Paint Is Not Oil Based. example: Latex Paint!
Turpentine.
The thinner, if used too much, could affect the finish of the paint sprayed on the car - maybe looking matt rather than gloss. It is best to follow the paint manufacturer's instructions - especially if the car you are spraying is for a customer, not yours!
All paint thinners comes in appropriate containers.