On Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:03:01 -0500, Nova wrote:

On Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:51:41 -0600, 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?

Thx,
Will

You might be able to revive it but a new quart can of Minwax is about
$8. Is your project worth the additional $8?

What are you talking about? The old product is now mimicking the new
gel stains.

If it shakes up OK, he should try it on a scrap and see if it dries.
(I'd add "without mottling" but stains just do that, so I won't.)

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