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  1. 09-09-2016, 5:47 AM #1
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    Mineral Spirit Coloration

    I've always bought mineral spirits from a big box store or local hardware store. It has always been in a metal can. The color is clear. Yesterday I saw a gallon at a local Wallyworld that was in a white plastic jug. It was about $4.00 cheaper per gallon then that in the steel can. I bought it and when I went to use it, the color was a milky white. Is this normal? Has the mineral spirits possibly leached the white off of the jug? Is it safe to use as a mix for stains and varnishes? I know this is a lot of questions, but I'm confused on this. Thanks, Steve.
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  3. 09-09-2016, 6:41 AM #2
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    If it doesn't look the same, it isn't the same. Put it aside for initial cleaning of paint brushes or something similar and go and buy the proper stuff. 4 bucks is cheap compared to re-doing a whole job. Cheers
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  4. 09-09-2016, 8:49 AM #3
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    If you google "milky white mineral spirits" you will find lots of info, including some wood finishing issues.
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