Turps sub/white spirt

[lurker]

What's the diffence between turps subsitute and White spirit

I am aware real turps is pricey

 

[marcros]

white spirit has a BS number. Turps sub could be anything. In real terms, I would pay the few extra pence to have a standardised product, even if I am not 100% sure what the real difference is.

white-spirit-vs-turps-substitute-t60338.html offers some thoughts

 

[lurker]

Thanks
And for the link.

I only asked because I just noticed turps sub is not available in many places

Just put a couple of bottles of white spirt in my tool station basket.

 

[xy mosian]

For what it's worth. I have noticed that white spirit, used for cleaning brushes and kept in a bottle, solidifies with time. Turps substitute hasn't, for me, and allows me to collect the Turps from the top into a fresh bottle. For wiping down before painting, after sanding I use spirit as it dries whereas the turps leaves a very slight film.
xy

p.s. Sorry I hadn't read the the thread above. Phew I broadly agree.
xy

 

[gregmcateer]

Just the taste, really

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Yes ... I had a bad bottle of meths last night ...