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Can lacquer thinner or some other strong solvent be used to speed up paint dry time?

April 26, 2017dry lacquer paint solvent speed strong thinner time Used

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Can lacquer thinner or some other strong solvent be used to speed up paint dry time?

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In most cases, not. If thinning is needed, use the thinner recommended on the label. If strong solvent is added, uneven gloss, wrinkling, and dissolving of previous coatings are only a few of many problems that can be caused. All thinner must evaporate from a coating before a film can begin to cure. Solvent is normally added to change consistency for different application methods.