Acetone/Paint Thinner?

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rjwolfe3

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Will paint thinner work in place of acetone to remove sanding dust on blanks and/or CA on hands? I was reading that DNA adds moisture to blanks and can lead to clouding so I thought I would try acetone. The problem is that I don't have any yet but I do have 4 or 5 cans of paint thinner. So does anyone know if the paint thinner will work in place of acetone?:smile:
 
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rjwolfe3 said:
Will paint thinner work in place of acetone to remove sanding dust on blanks and/or CA on hands? I was reading that DNA adds moisture to blanks and can lead to clouding so I thought I would try acetone. The problem is that I don't have any yet but I do have 4 or 5 cans of paint thinner. So does anyone know if the paint thinner will work in place of acetone?:smile:
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No, paint thinner has oils and that is what you are looking to get rid of.
 
Compressed air takes off the dust and doesn't leave ANY residue! :biggrin:
Oh yeah...it's a lot cheaper than acetone or paint thinner!
 
Yep I normally hit it with compressed air after each grit but when I put my first coat on you can see dust on the paper towel. I was hoping to eliminate it as much as possible.:smile: Plus I heard it is better when working with oily wood to wipe it down with acetone.

mick said:
Compressed air takes off the dust and doesn't leave ANY residue! :biggrin:
Oh yeah...it's a lot cheaper than acetone or paint thinner!
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I use DNA as the fumes are not as bad for you. But, I use acetone on really oily wood before the first coat only.

However, I usually seal with thin CA before sanding, which I think greatly limits moisture intake from DNA (and prevents dust staining on segmented blanks). I also use a dry part of the paper towel to let a little friction help dry it.
 
I would but she is one of the chosen ones that looks beautiful without all that makeup (her choice).:smile: Alas no bottle to steal, although with the price I saw of acetone I think nail polish remover would be cheaper!:eek:


bettyt44720 said:
check your wifes nail polish remover. there is a good chance that it is 100% acetone.
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