Solvents & Cleaners

Common Types & Uses:

• Mineral Spirits / Paint Thinner: Used to thin oil-based paints, varnishes, and enamels, as well as soak and clean brushes used with oil paint.

• Acetone or Lacquer Thinner: Heavy-duty fast-evaporating solvents used to dissolve dried lacquer, stubborn paint splatters, or residue from metal surfaces and equipment.

• Liquid Brush Cleaners & Restorers: Specialty soaps or chemical dips designed to soften and remove dried latex or acrylic paint hardened onto brush bristles.

• Warm Soap & Water (for Water-Based Latex): Standard latex/acrylic paints do not require chemical solvents and clean up easily with water and mild detergent.