Lacquer Thinner substitute?

[pebelanger]

So where I work we use a a general purpose lacquer thinner by Finish-Pro, usually after claying the car, to spot clean any stubborn spots (tar, paint, etc.). It works well and I'm trying to find something comparable somewhere that doesn't require me to go through some sort of distributor. Ideally I want to go to the store, buy a lacquer thinner that it is automotive safe and get after it. Does anyone have any input or experience with this? What about possible substitutes? People who have used lacquer thinner products as well as others and have found something to be just as affective, any insight? Thanks.

[Setec Astronomy]

Go to Home Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, etc, etc, and get some general purpose laquer thinner. Done.

[BobbyG]

Go to Home Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, etc, etc, and get some general purpose laquer thinner. Done.

This pretty much sums it up.

Keep in mind that lacquer thinner is a "hot" solvent meaning it will soften and begin to deteriorate just about anything it comes in contact with.

[FUNX650]

So where I work we use a a general purpose lacquer thinner by Finish-Pro, usually after claying the car, to spot clean any stubborn spots (tar, paint, etc.). It works well and I'm trying to find something comparable somewhere that doesn't require me to go through some sort of distributor. Ideally I want to go to the store, buy a lacquer thinner that it is automotive safe and get after it. Does anyone have any input or experience with this? What about possible substitutes? People who have used lacquer thinner products as well as others and have found something to be just as affective, any insight? Thanks.

RE: Finish-Pro and other lacquer thinners...Contains some very harsh, aggressive, flammable ingredients (including acetone), but...I'll have to assume that the management where you work has implemented the necessary workplace health & safety programs, including the MSDS'es for the chemicals to which you are exposed. If you're not sure, please do not hesitate to inquire---it's your health and life that's on the line!

For years I, too, was guilty of using the wrong chemicals for the wrong applications (probably unwittingly still do), but I'm trying to become more and better educated in their correct usages.

That said, most home supply centers, hardware stores, the Wal-marts and other discount stores of the World carry different grades of paint lacquer thinners, mineral spirits, etc. if that is what you so desire.

Everyone has their favorite product for the purposes you stated, but I try to use a product that is specifically and safely formulated to do so. A quick call/pm to a rep at AGO HQ should land you a product that, IMO, will suffice.

{Please Note: I'm not trying to be a wise-acre or KIA, I'm genuinely concerned for not only my health, but also that of others.}

Just my well intended thoughts.

Bob

[pebelanger]

Awesome, thanks guys.

[XLNTShine]

When I did some work at a production detailer and car wash back in the day and we used Naphtha.

[Flash Gordon]

You should have a product like 3M Adhesive Remover in your cabinet too

[Setec Astronomy]

Flash, what are you doing looking in the OP's cabinets???

[Flash Gordon]

Flash, what are you doing looking in the OP's cabinets???

Wanna make sure I keep up with the Jonses