Eds Red: turpentine or mineral spirits?

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I have made several gallons of this wonderful stuff and have noted that in the recipe it gives you 2 options to use either turpentine or mineral spirits. I did both. Is there a discernible difference? Is one better than the other?

Has anyone made the eds red plus? I did and it only took a few minutes before it would start layering, so in order to use it I have to constantly shake it. Kind of a pain. Any tips?

What do you use as a container? I take empty cans of ballistol, that way I can use the spray nozzle, and its metal so the acetone won't affect it like a plastic spray bottle.
 
Thanks for the link. I understand how the 2 chemicals are different but in this application how do they effect the final product? Is one better than the other in this application (Ed's Red)?
 
I have used both. I now use the odorless paint thinner. I could discern no difference in performance between the two. But the smell of turpentine gets to everyone in my house. I had to store out in the shed.
 
Okay, the odorless mineral spirits appear to be as effective but safer, so that's a good route to take.

What about eds red plus? Anyone tried it?
 
"I have heard" several times that turpentine is superior for the removal of lead fouling and is very effective used alone for that task.
 
Are you saying it would be a lead solvent? I thought lead removal was often mechanical not chemical unless you are using one of the specialized lead out systems that turns the lead to a crumbly chalk.
 
Turpentine has a reputation for lead removal, but it is just as a penetrant.
The Sharps guys, when they get a mismatch of bullet and barrel to cause leading, will wet the barrel with turpentine and then drive a very tight patch through with a mallet.
 
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