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Actually, it's rarely used in paint, and if it is, it would be as a dryer. Methanol is, however, a basic ingredient used to cut shellac to proper weight for application. Shellac is not paint, though.

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No. But methanol or denatured alcohol is the classic thinner for shellac, yes.

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