The tutorial went back and forth referring to 'thinner' and 'mineral spirits' added to the poly. Does it matter which you use? I have both but they aren't the same thing...
The tutorial went back and forth referring to 'thinner' and 'mineral spirits' added to the poly. Does it matter which you use? I have both but they aren't the same thing...
The ones sold at Walmart - Klean Strip. Have both - they are not the same. I use the MS to check out grain, clean between coats, etc. Thinner is for cleaning brushes.Specifically which thinner and mineral spirits do you have. The brand name (ie. Jasco, etc).
The ones sold at Walmart - Klean Strip. Have both - they are not the same. I use the MS to check out grain, clean between coats, etc. Thinner is for cleaning brushes.
Yeah, the thinner has some other ‘stuff’ in it where the mineral spirits is more simple and ‘oilier’ in nature. I would imagine the thinner would dry faster if used a a cut to the poly, and the mineral spirits would contribute to the oil nature of a finish (color?) moreso. I think I will use the thinner with poly to keep it more clear for a natural look And use mineral oil for the deeper color desired out of Cherry and Walnut.
I may be guessing but the thinner is Actually clear and the mineral spirits have some ‘tone’ to them. I suspect (don’t know) there would be a difference in appearance. Whatever...I don't understand your rationale; the mineral spirits or thinner are clear and colorless. The only color would come from the oil based poly.
I may be guessing but the thinner is Actually clear and the mineral spirits have some ‘tone’ to them. I suspect (don’t know) there would be a difference in appearance. Whatever...