I just received my new book from Amazon, “BRIGHT WORK - The Art of Finishing Wood”
by Rebecca J. Whitman and found this little bit of new information that may be of interest
for those that like to expand their knowledge in the boating world.
Mineral spirits has been the popular thinner for paints and varnishes for
most of us common folk because that is what is suggested on the product.
Here is a short excerpt from this book.
" TURPENTINE: Derived from the Long Leaf Pine, has a particularly interesting characteristic
as a preservative and antiseptic which it shares with the Oil of Clove, Juniper and other oils
of the same class.
As such, it is also a great preventer of mold and mildew, and will even destroy such growths
in the pores of some woods.”
It goes on to say how Petroleum Thinners, including Mineral Spirits, Benzine and Naptha
are replacing the age old Turpentine as a thinner in the modern paints and varnishes that
are also derived from distilled petroleum. So with this compatibility between the two,
is why we see on the label of paints and varnishes to use Mineral Spirits as the common thinner.
My line of thought is this: Since Pure Gum Turpentine has the natural ability as an antiseptic,
mold and mildew killer, shouldn’t we be using that instead of the mineral spirits in the so-called
“Old Timers Formula” ?? Personally, I am changing my recommendation of Turps over Spirits.
Your Thoughts are Solicited - - - - - - - -
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by Rebecca J. Whitman and found this little bit of new information that may be of interest
for those that like to expand their knowledge in the boating world.
Mineral spirits has been the popular thinner for paints and varnishes for
most of us common folk because that is what is suggested on the product.
Here is a short excerpt from this book.
" TURPENTINE: Derived from the Long Leaf Pine, has a particularly interesting characteristic
as a preservative and antiseptic which it shares with the Oil of Clove, Juniper and other oils
of the same class.
As such, it is also a great preventer of mold and mildew, and will even destroy such growths
in the pores of some woods.”
It goes on to say how Petroleum Thinners, including Mineral Spirits, Benzine and Naptha
are replacing the age old Turpentine as a thinner in the modern paints and varnishes that
are also derived from distilled petroleum. So with this compatibility between the two,
is why we see on the label of paints and varnishes to use Mineral Spirits as the common thinner.
My line of thought is this: Since Pure Gum Turpentine has the natural ability as an antiseptic,
mold and mildew killer, shouldn’t we be using that instead of the mineral spirits in the so-called
“Old Timers Formula” ?? Personally, I am changing my recommendation of Turps over Spirits.
Your Thoughts are Solicited - - - - - - - -
.