*I Prepped and Cleaned my Project with Mineral Spirits but Now I Want to Switch to Water Based Products. What Should I Clean the Surface With? | General Finishes (2024)

Never use mineral spirits to prep clean before applying water-based finishes.

You can correct this problem by cleaning again with a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water.

Let your project dry 24 hours before applying water-based products.

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