In a message dated 3/28/2000 5:09:08 PM, Greg wrote: <<I thought that mineral spirits was another name for paint thinner. Greg Newell>> Greg; Mineral spirits is called by many names and is used for many things, "paint thinner" being one of the names and uses. Paint thinner though is a kinda 'generic' name for any compound that may be used for thinning paint. Some paint thinners you can drink........no!.......... I mean like 'water' :-) Among many other uses....if caught in a tight spot....... mineral spirits may be used for a laquer retarder in order to allow for longer flow time, retard bbbbblushing, etc. Acetone, Naptha, Alcohol, etc. are all "paint thinners" in one incarnation or another. Jim Bryant (FL)
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