Originally Posted by
WizardOfBoz
Last question first. All of the components of all grades of mineral spirits were obtained by boiling petroleum, and condensing the vapors. Thus all of the components of min spirits will evaporate eventually... So get odorless min spirits and you won't have those nasty smells.
Interesting and informative. Thanks so much for the response. I don't remember there being too many options for the mineral spirits at the store, but later today I'll take a look at exactly what I have.