On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:55:01 +0000, Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

Mineral spirits is an oil derivative. Odorless have been refined a bit more
and for any of my uses, works just as well.

Turpentine is distilled from pine tree resin. there is a Canadian Balsam
version also. It is often used in cleaning solutions as it has antiseptic
properties. IIRC, it is used to get rid of head lice too.


I've seen comments that turpentine actually is better for some conditions
but I don't remember the specifics. I know I'd rather use a natural
product from a remewable than a petroleum derivative. But it is harder to
find and more expensive.

Paint Thinner seems to be a catch all term, probably so they can mix
together any solvents that happen to be available.

You got that right!