![]() ![]() It is a strong solvent and can be used for cleaning brushes, surfaces and thinning Waterlox® products (excluding H2OLOX®) if it is the only choice available. It has a pleasant citrus scent and is an effective solvent for oil-based products. Citrus Solventĭ-Limonene, otherwise labeled as Citrus Solvent, is derived from the oils in the peels of citrus fruits. Turpentine can be used to wipe down surfaces or clean brushes, but is not recommended. It has solvent strength similar to naphtha, but will evaporate a little slower. Turpentine is distilled from pine sap, which gives it more of a pine smell. It can be used to clean raw wood, but it will raise the grain. Acetone can be used to remove dried up Waterlox®, but it may also damage the other finishes or surfaces – TEST or use carefully. It is the main ingredient in most nail polish removers. AcetoneĪcetone is a very strong solvent, and it evaporates very quickly. This could be a few hours for a good quality brush. It can be used for cleaning brushes or applicators, but should be thoroughly dry before reusing. If VM&P naphtha is available, it can be used to wipe down raw wood surfaces or between coats of Waterlox® finishes. It is slightly stronger and will evaporate quicker than mineral spirits, but has a stronger odor. Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) Naphtha is another solvent derived from petroleum distillates. We recommend against storing a thinned mixture for long periods of time (e.g.: months) because the Waterlox® may “kick out” of the weaker solvent over time. They can be used to thin Waterlox® products (excluding H2OLOX®). ![]() These solvents are suitable for cleaning tools and surfaces. Otherwise, it can interfere with the next coat. The ‘Low Odor’ or ‘Odorless’ paint thinner or mineral spirits will evaporate slower and therefore we recommend waiting 60 minutes or longer between cleaning with Odorless Mineral Spirits and applying your next coat. Because of this refining process, they will be slightly ‘weaker’, but should be OK to use anywhere that the regular version is recommended. Traditionally, ‘Low Odor’ or ‘Odorless’ paint thinner or mineral spirits, are more refined (e.g.: weaker) versions with more of the odiferous (e.g.: smellier) molecules removed. They are also the recommended choice for thinning Waterlox® products (excluding H2OLOX®). These are the preferred solvents for cleaning surfaces and tools when using Waterlox® products. These solvents are a mixture of different compounds, some of which have more odors than others. ![]() In fact, on most paint thinner containers, it will usually state “made from 100% mineral spirits”. ![]() In general, these terms are used interchangeably. Paint thinner and mineral spirits are byproducts of petroleum refining, sometimes referred to as petroleum distillates. Specialty Blends/Custom Solvents (See Specialty Solvents section).Odorless/ Low Odor Mineral Spirits (BETTER).Read and carefully follow all label instructions and safety information provided by the manufacturer.Ĭommon Solvents (available at big box or paint stores): Depending on how the solvent will be used, there may be a few options. There are two main uses for solvents: cleaning and thinning. For a quick solvent guide, see the Quick Solvent Reference Guide. This guide helps to identify some common solvents and provides some general guidance on where they may (or may not) fit into the process. Mineral spirits is a solvent that is derived from petroleum and is considered an oil-based solvent (e.g.: dissolves oils and other non-polar substances). There are many references to mineral spirits throughout our guides, tips and instructions. ![]()
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