No. Isopropyl alcohol can not be substituted for mineral spirits. It will not blend well with oil based paint and will not remove oil based paints.
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Denatured alcohol or methylated spirits is ethanol that has additives to make it poisonous, extremely bad tasting, foul smelling or nauseating, to discourage recreational consumption. Denatured alcohol will remove latex and shellac based paint but will do nothing to oil based paint.
Mineral spirits is a colorless liquid that is made from petroleum. It is commonly used as a paint thinner and sometimes as a solvent.
Yes, and then wash the mineral spirits off your hands with soap and warm water.
Oil-based poly varnish is thinned with mineral spirits. Water-based poly varnish is thinned with water. And polyurethane car paint is thinned with reducer.
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