Naptha Substitute

[Fatcat]

I cant seem to find Naptha any where near me. All the hardware stores use this orange scented biodegradable paint thinner, and I'm not sure how else i can get it with out having to order it online.

 

[DarkShaman]

Google local art supply & craft stores. Find one that sells "Bestine" brand rubber-cement thinner (a.k.a. heptane). It costs more than the average naptha, but worth every penny. Also, if there are any Ace hardware stores around you, they will have naptha (among other solvents).

ps-big-name hardware stores such as home depot don't carry what you are looking for

 

[Fatcat]

thanks, would this work for an STB extraction?

 

[soulman]

Where abouts are you? Naptha is lighter fluid, like the stuff you use to top up a zippo with. you must be able to get that near you.
That orange scented paint thinner you speak of sounds like it could be limonene which you can also use, but there are issues with evaporation and limonene. there is a thread on here which explains the technique though.

 

[HappyCamper]

Ya Homedepot sucks. They only have naptha and xylene. Ace is much better