Country Lore: Reuse Paint Thinner

By Doug Sloane

I’m a repair man and use a lot of oil-based paint. To save money, I recycle the paint thinner I use. Here’s how to do it.

After cleaning the pan, pail and brushes, pour the used paint thinner into a new container. Let it sit for a few days and the solids will settle out in the bottom of the container, and the thinner on top will be clear and ready to reuse.

Doug Sloane
St. Joseph, Louisiana