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So you guys are using mineral sprits?

When I sprayed rustolem last summer, I thought it said to thin it with asatone (sp?)...

Is it different if you roll it vs. spraying? Or is mineral sprits better for this process?

Or am I just

RAR II

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i've tried varsol, laquer thinner, but not acetone, i found mineral spirits work the best, i would think that acetone would "flash" the paint too quickly. mineral spirits seems to be the best and has alot of other uses like cleaning carbs, taking off overspray ect....

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i've tried varsol, laquer thinner, but not acetone, i found mineral spirits work the best, i would think that acetone would "flash" the paint too quickly. mineral spirits seems to be the best and has alot of other uses like cleaning carbs, taking off overspray ect....

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i've tried varsol, laquer thinner, but not acetone, i found mineral spirits work the best, i would think that acetone would "flash" the paint too quickly. mineral spirits seems to be the best and has alot of other uses like cleaning carbs, taking off overspray ect....

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Does it work OK to mix up a batch of this mineral spirits and paint and then store it in a jar? So far I've been mixing each time to get the mixture right but I think I'll stick with 10-15% and put it in a jar if that would work, so I can have more consistent batches.

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I was told to do this on my 46 ford frame by an "old timer". I already have a gallon of black. I think I'll try it on my 54 chevrolet truck fenders. It's a truck you know so I don't care how that much how it turns out.

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Can you go right over the paint after some sanding and prep or do you need to go to metal and "bondo"?

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Thanks 69charger.

I wish I would have used a bigger test space also. to the left of the test area is what I used for practicing welding trim holes shut, so it's got lots of grinding needed if I want to use that area, but I just might to do more testing.

One thing I'd like to know is how you clean your roller after use? I have been washing it out with mineral spirits and water then using a paper towel to dry it, but I think some of the fibers from the paper towel are sticking to the roller and coming off in the paint! I'm not sure the best way to clean it off.

Oh well at least I'm figuring this out now without doing an actual car.

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well if i'm using the roller again that day i put it in a plastic bag, take all the air out and load up the roller before i put it in the plastic bag, otherwise i just throw it out and use a new one if i'm painting the next day, they are only about $5 for 5 of them. oh and DON'T use water!!!