Can anyone tell me what can be used to thin SIG Sanding Sealer? I've run out of most of my solvents, other than simple mineral spirits, and so rather than going and buying several types, I thought I'd call upon the expertise here.

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Lee Reep
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I usually use Aerogloss sanding sealer, but when I DO use SIG, I thin it with SIG sanding sealer thinner.

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Unless it's changed recently, it's butyrate dope-based, so you'd need dope thinner I would think.....

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Bernard Cawley
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Thanks, I was kind of afraid of this... hate to pay $5+ for a little bottle of SIG thinner, but I may not have a choice.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

The thinner is pricey, but a little goes a LONG way. Jeff

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4 out of 3 people struggle with math.

Chemically, alcohol IS a solution.

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SAM# 0078

My experiences with the Sig Sanding Sealer inspired me to try Aerogloss and I haven't looked back.

Lucky for me one of the LHS's stocks Aerogloss Sanding Sealer, Filler, AND Thinner.

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Kit (aka Cranky Kong)

I'm just a roadie for the banned...

Agreed. I much prefer Aerogloss. It applies more smoothly and causes FAR more vivid hallucinations.

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Never trust an atom. They make up everything.

4 out of 3 people struggle with math.

Chemically, alcohol IS a solution.

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My local Hobby Lobby carries the thinner so try looking at yours and don't forget to bring a 40% off coupon.


John Boren
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I agree about the AeroGloss. But I'll take John's advice, and check for the thinner at HL. I bought the SIG stuff there with the 40% coupon, since it made it pretty reasonably priced. Hopefully it will apply more uniformly if thinned.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

To answer your question about thinning the SIG sealer; In a pinch Butaine Lighter fluid (ZIPPO fluid) will work. FWIW