Q. How powerful is the white spirit?

Answer

While turpentine, white spirit, or methylated spirit is the three most commonly used solvents, a user is free to use whatever a user chooses. However, turpentine is much more potent than either of these substitutes. Extra caution must be exercised while using it to thin the paint. At room temperature, vapors and air can react explosively. Since gases are denser than air, they tend to congregate near the ground and potential igniting sources.