Adheseal White Spirits is a petroleum-based cleaning and thinning solvent used in painting, maintenance and workshop preparation. In Australia, the terms white spirit, mineral spirits and mineral turpentine are often used for related solvents, although the exact grade and formulation can differ.
Choose White Spirits for removing uncured oil-based paint and varnish from suitable brushes and tools, wiping compatible metalwork, and thinning coatings that specifically permit white spirits. It is not a universal thinner for water-based paint, two-part coatings or cured adhesives.
Practical applications
- Brushes and rollers: cleaning compatible oil-based paint before it hardens.
- Workshop equipment: removing suitable grease and oily residues from resistant tools and components.
- Paint preparation: adjusting compatible oil-based paint or varnish only at the coating maker's specified dilution.
- Surface wipe-down: cleaning suitably resistant surfaces before subsequent treatment, followed by complete evaporation.
White Spirits or Mineral Turpentine?
These names overlap, but the products sold under them are not necessarily identical grades. Match the specific coating or adhesive instructions and product SDS rather than assuming they are interchangeable in a critical application. Test painted finishes and sensitive plastics for damage before widespread use.
Flammable solvent: keep away from ignition sources, ventilate the work area, wear suitable PPE and manage contaminated wipes according to the SDS. Do not use near open flames or on materials where solvent compatibility is unconfirmed.
What are white spirits used for?
Cleaning compatible oil-based paint and coating residue and thinning products that specifically permit white spirits.
Can they be used as a thinner for any paint?
No. Follow the paint or coating manufacturer's instructions.
Should sensitive surfaces be tested first?
Yes. Solvents can affect plastics, coatings and other finishes.
Are white spirits flammable?
Yes. Follow the current SDS and keep them away from ignition sources.
- Brushes, rollers and metal tools carrying compatible oil-based coatings.
- Compatible hard non-porous surfaces after a spot test.
- Trade equipment requiring solvent clean-up where white spirits are permitted.