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Why can you get paint off with white spirit and not water?
Spirit based is oil based and oil and water don't mix. Use paint thinner or mineral spirits.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Thinner or reducer for oil based paint?
Thinner--specifically, mineral spirits. Reducer is used in urethane car paint.
Can lacquer thinner be used to thin oil based paint?
Lacquer thinner will thin many types of oil based paint, but not all. -Experiment with a little first.
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.
Does oil mix with anything?
Oil mixes with other similar products like gas, paint thinner, etc.
Why can you get paint off with white spirit and not water?
Spirit based is oil based and oil and water don't mix. Use paint thinner or mineral spirits.
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.
What happens when paint thinner is mixed with soap and water What effects does it produce?
Mixing paint thinner with soap and water will create a solution that can help dissolve and remove oil-based paint residues. The soap helps emulsify the paint thinner so that it can be more easily rinsed away with water. It is important to handle this mixture with caution, as paint thinner can be toxic and should be used in a well-ventilated area.
What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?
No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.
Why does oil based paint require thinner to clean up?
Oil based paint is not water soluble and so needs paint thinner to clean the brushes etc.
Thinner or reducer for oil based paint?
Thinner--specifically, mineral spirits. Reducer is used in urethane car paint.
Removing oil paint from ceramic floor tile?
You can remove oil paint from ceramic floor tile by using paint thinner. Wet a soft cloth with paint thinner and rub it over the paint stain until it is removed.
Can lacquer thinner be used to thin oil based paint?
Lacquer thinner will thin many types of oil based paint, but not all. -Experiment with a little first.
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 kerosene be use to thin paint?
You should not use kerosene to thin any paint. It will not mix with water based paints, and it is too dirty for use in oil based paint as an effective thinner. When using oil-based paints, Mineral Spirits is the preferred thinner for brushing and cleanup, while VM&P Naphtha is used for spray applications.
How do you get oil biased paint of your skin?
You need to use a paint thinner like terpentine.
