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Default Old Minwax stain

Wilfred Xavier Pickles wrote:
I've an old can of Minwax (oil-base) stain (dark walnut) thats been in the
basement since sometime in the 1980's. It's contents look gelatinous.

Does anybody know if I can thin it with mineral spirits or ? to make it again
usable?

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Sure, if you can get the solids re-suspended--you may need to strain it
if some aren't so willing any longer...

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