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Methanol is known as denatured alcohol. It is the most common paint thinner for shellac. Methanol is used to strip varnishes. Mineral spirits is the stripper used for painted surfaces.

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Methanol is a type of alcohol that is used as a solvent or a fuel. It is not typically used as a paint thinner, as other solvents like mineral spirits or acetone are more commonly used for this purpose. Let me know if you need more information.

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Why methanol is use in paints?

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.


Is paint thinner a colloid?

paint thinner is basically paint thinner


Does paint thinner and or mineral spirits contain methanol?

There are several common solvents used in paint: Water, Oils of various viscosity, and Alcohols of various composition (ethyl, meths...). Ether and Acetone are also sometimes used. Read the label to determine which is appropriate. -firstmate-


Can you use paint thinner to remove paint from wood trim?

Yes you can use paint thinner to remove the paint on the wood. 2nd Answer: No, paint thinner will not remove paint from anything. Most paint is now water-based, anyway. Paint thinner does just what the names says: It thins oil based paint if the paint is too thick for some reason.


Why does the oil based paint dissolve in paint thinner but not in water?

Because paint thinner is also oil based and water is not.


Can you use gas with tremclad paint as a thinner?

No, it won't work. Use regular paint thinner.


What is the use of paint tinner?

You must be referring to 'paint thinner' -it's used to make the paint thinner, strange as that may sound.


Can you use paint thinner to thin out paint?

That is what it is made for


What is a another name for paint thinner?

A common alternative name for paint thinner is mineral spirits.


How do you kill flower bulbs?

Putting paint thinner on it Putting paint thinner on it trust me my dad works with this stuff


Who invented paint thinner?

Joseph Griffith in 1927 is credited with inventing paint thinner.