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   SgianDubh | Jan 31, 2003 03:13am | #1

   Mineral spirits is most commonly called white spirits in the UK, but it's also sometimes called turps or paint thinner. Slainte.

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   philpolish | Jan 31, 2003 12:45pm | #2

   Thanks very much Richard.

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   jgaiennie | Jan 31, 2003 05:30pm | #3

   Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner?

   Home Centers carry both mineral spirits (~$4.50 / gal) and paint thinner (~$2.00 / gal), all by the same mfgr.  Check the label on the paint thinner, and it says 100% mineral spirits.  The explaination for the difference in price is that the "Mineral Spirits" is higher quality solvent.  I've used both.  Because one is "higher quality" I generally use that for thinning varnishes etc, and the cheap stuff for cleaning brushes etc.  But my reasoning is based only on labeling.  Am I being succured, - along with the rest of the general public.

   So my question is what do you use for what purpose?  Comments on quality and varying results invited.

   jdg