Replacement for Paint Thinner?

Question: Replacement for Paint Thinner!?

I paint using Oil Paints, and I wanted to see if I could get a cheaper alternative to Paint Thinner!. I was wondering if you can use Rubbing Alcohol to replace actual Paint Thinner!. Thanks for any answers!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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alcohol will not work
it must be a mineral petrolium derivitive, paint thinner is the only option, you can however save used thinner in a seperate can (with a lid) to allow it to settle and re-use it and thereby saving money, (and the planet)
liquin is for acrylic and will not work either!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I use (unscented) white spirit!.
You can buy it at a hardware store in large quantities (like gallon jugs!)!. It's used to clean brushes from oil-based house paints and works just fine on "artists" oil paints!.
Remember to take your used white spirit to the recycling center!. Pouring it down the drain is a major no-no as far as environmental health is concerned!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well mineral spirits are the best thing to use and they are safer than real turpentine!. You may also want to just use another medium other than paint thinner/solvent!. I'd suggest Liquin, but there are many!. It is $30ish bucks for the biggest bottle (i think it is 1L)!.

Experiment with rubbing alcohol or anything and see if it works!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

If you want it for cleaning brushes you can use baby oil!. It works and smells great!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Try Water Soluble oils!. No Smell Just Clean With Water!. Good LuckWww@QuestionHome@Com

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