Mineral Spirits vs Naphtha vs Turpentine for using with oil paints?

[TimM63]

Which is better for thinning and cleaning oils?

 

[wjbrandel]

I use wal mart mineral spirits for thinning and cleaning oils. Works great for me.

 

[langy]

I find mineral spirits the best all rounder for thinning and cleaning when working with oils..

 

[TimM63]

Thanks for the replies. It looks like mineral spirits is the one.

 

[Steve Ski]

I've been using Klean Strip mineral spirits for as long as I can remember. I've had no issue with my figures, so I'd say that is a reliable choice.

 

[snowbear]

On the art side, I used turp.

 

[the Baron]

I use mineral spirits with oils, as well as with enamels. I don't think there's one better than another as far as the actual thinning goes, but there are differences in the odors and I know some will say that they are bothered by the scent of turpentine, others by mineral spirits, and so on.

 

[TimM63]

I think I am going to get the odorless mineral spirits

 

[Littlemarten]

Odorless mineral spirits.