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Used to dilute, dissolve and clean up lacquer products. Typically too caustic for oil paints, lacquer thinner is often used for removing inks on metal, and adhesive residue from a variety of surfaces. Lacquer thinner is very strong and rapidly deteriorates many surfaces and fabrics. Always test in a small inconspicuous area before applying too liberally on a large surface. Hope this helps!
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo. Paint thinner is mineral spirits. Lacquer thinner is hotter than paint thinner and is used to thin lacquer paint. It's also used to clean surfaces prior to painting and to clean up some dried paints.
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∙ 13y agoNo acetone is more aggresive than most laquer thinners.....
Many laquer thinners are recycled and diluted.....
The best way to go if you want to be safe would be to buy Acrysol... which is made buy a company called Kent....
It is 100 percent virgin solvent and is safer on paint jobs for removing imperfections
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∙ 12y agoNo, it isn't. You have to get a lacquer thinner found in paint shops.
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∙ 6y agoLacquer thinners are organic solvents; the most common is acetone.
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∙ 14y agoAny place that sell paint.
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Is Lacquer Thinners a high gloss thinner?
Lacquer thinner has no sheen. It will thin any lacquer or enamel and imparts no gloss or change of that nature.
Can you use lacquer thinner for cleaning used brush?
It may or may not be effective. Traditional lacquer is a nitrocellulose-based coating. Thinners for nitrocellulose include acetone and ethanol (drinking alcohol). Most nail polishes are nitrocellulose lacquers, and that's why acetone is used as a nail polish remover.In general, the rule for thinners is that you need to use the thinner that was originally used to make the coating, or which is sold to be a thinner for the coating. If what's on your brushes isn't lacquer, lacquer thinner may not work as well as a thinner designed for the coating, and it may not work at all.If you already have lacquer thinner somewhere, or some nail polish remover, why not try a little bit to see if it works?
Could you use a lacquer tinner for polyurethane paint?
If you are using polyurathane paint, using a general purpose lacquer thinner is not recommended, other than for cleaning equipment afterwards. For application, use only the correct thinners, of the same brand as the paint.
Can you reduce 2k polyurethane paint with lacquer thinner?
Urethanes react with water and alcohols. To use lacquer thinner you need to be sure that it contains no IPO or IPA. Cheap lacquer thinners probably contain mainly toluol xylol and ketones; these should be OK. Just thin a little urethane lacquer and its hardener with the lacqer thinner and let it stand or apply to a small test patch. If it froths or goes funny in any way; forget it
What can you use as paint thinner?
If you are using latex, thin with water. If using enamel, thin with paint thinner.Always read instructions on the can. They always say what to thin it with.
Is Lacquer Thinners a high gloss thinner?
Lacquer thinner has no sheen. It will thin any lacquer or enamel and imparts no gloss or change of that nature.
How do you make lacquer thinners?
You can't . Unless you are a store, you cannot get the necessary chemicals. Buy it cheaply.
Will lacquer thinner damage clear coat?
Lacquer thinner (any containing strong solvents like ketones , xylene, toluene, etc) will damage any paint, including clearcoat. A single pack acrylic clearcoat is most vunerable(thinners will destroy it.) , and 2-pack urathane is more resistant, but will soften on the surface and lose its gloss if wiped with lacquer thinners. Thinners for alkyd enamels is fine. It is a mild hydrocarbon solvent found in wax and grease remover, and won't damage the paint.
Can you use lacquer thinner for cleaning used brush?
It may or may not be effective. Traditional lacquer is a nitrocellulose-based coating. Thinners for nitrocellulose include acetone and ethanol (drinking alcohol). Most nail polishes are nitrocellulose lacquers, and that's why acetone is used as a nail polish remover.In general, the rule for thinners is that you need to use the thinner that was originally used to make the coating, or which is sold to be a thinner for the coating. If what's on your brushes isn't lacquer, lacquer thinner may not work as well as a thinner designed for the coating, and it may not work at all.If you already have lacquer thinner somewhere, or some nail polish remover, why not try a little bit to see if it works?
Could you use a lacquer tinner for polyurethane paint?
If you are using polyurathane paint, using a general purpose lacquer thinner is not recommended, other than for cleaning equipment afterwards. For application, use only the correct thinners, of the same brand as the paint.
Can you reduce 2k polyurethane paint with lacquer thinner?
Urethanes react with water and alcohols. To use lacquer thinner you need to be sure that it contains no IPO or IPA. Cheap lacquer thinners probably contain mainly toluol xylol and ketones; these should be OK. Just thin a little urethane lacquer and its hardener with the lacqer thinner and let it stand or apply to a small test patch. If it froths or goes funny in any way; forget it
What type of clear coat is used on a 94 ford ranger enamel or lacquer etc?
A lacquer-based clearcoat. Enamel is never used for auto paint.
What is lacquer ware?
They are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer - a transparent or sometimes colored, very durable woodfinish - was and is often used to cover and protect decorations made on the wood of the object.
What can you use as paint thinner?
If you are using latex, thin with water. If using enamel, thin with paint thinner.Always read instructions on the can. They always say what to thin it with.
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Does lacquer affect cello tone?
Yes, if there is too much lacquer used on a cello then it would produce a more dull sound. Less lacquer means a brighter sound. Some people argue that the type of lacquer can change the sound, but only in a very, very minute way.
Can you spray acrylic lacquer over acrylic lacquer?
No, the solvents in lacquer are to hot and volatile. The lacquer will cause bubbling of the acrylic paint.
