Substitute for Mineral Spirits in Socal?
#11
I finally ran out of Mineral spirits and didn't realize they banned that too in Socal. What alternatives do you guys use? I used it alot for final wipe down of a piece after sanding so the alternative would have the same properties. Thanks
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#12
Looks like the name "Mineral Spirits" is disappearing. Paint Thinner is readily available in Orange County. Warning - read the reviews before purchasing the "Green" stuff.
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#13
Ok that's what I was leaning towards. As I understand it, it is just a less refined, stinkier version of mineral spirits?
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#14
For a wipe-down to see what the wood will look like after I apply finish, I use denatured alcohol.
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#15
Ever looked at what lighter fluid is?
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#16
jussi said:


I finally ran out of Mineral spirits and didn't realize they banned that too in Socal. What alternatives do you guys use? I used it alot for final wipe down of a piece after sanding so the alternative would have the same properties. Thanks




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#17
Robert Adams said:


Ever looked at what lighter fluid is?




Lighter fluid is Naphtha.
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#18
I use alcohol or MS interchangeably depending on which is at hand.
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#19
What are they protecting you from now? Fire, fumes, known carcinogen, or just chapped red skin if you play in it too long?

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#20
Herb G said:


[blockquote]Robert Adams said:


Ever looked at what lighter fluid is?




Lighter fluid is Naphtha.


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Should have specified since I'm not a smoker. Charcoal lighter fluid which most brands is mineral spirits.
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