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No, paint thinner is not soluble in water because it is typically a non-polar solvent, while water is a polar solvent. Non-polar solvents like paint thinner do not mix with polar solvents like water due to differences in their molecular structures and charges.

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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.


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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.


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Because paint thinner is also oil based and water is not.


Can you use paint thinner in acrylic paint?

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Is ethylene glycol soluble in paint thinner?

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What happens if you use paint thinner in latex paint?

No, you use water to thin latex paint. Thinner is for oil based paint.


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.


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Does thinner based paint dry faster than water based paint?

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