I use METHYLATED SPIRITS as a cleaner in the home and garage. I want to buy a couple of litres.At present my local hardware shop sells it for a rather expensive £1.75 / 500ml.I don't see meths listed online at any of the websites for Homebase, Focus or B&Q. Do these DIY chains actually stock meths and what do they charge?Or maybe there are cheaper places to buy meths?ALternatively I am told that ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (also called ISOPROPANOL) is a good cleaner but the only place I have seen it is the chemists and they charge handsomely for it! Maybe there is a cheapish source for ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL?

Next time you or a friend of yours goes to France, get a few 5 litres from ahypermarket. Only about £3 for the 5 litre container.

Where get cheapest methylated spirits?

Mar 03, 2005 45 Replies

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Andy Luckman (AJL Electronics) 21 years ago

I have just bought the very same from a fibreglass vendor, CFS. Telephone

01209 821028. I have purchased polyester resin too and I have never used such high quality resin. It flows and wets incredibly well, dries in a sensible time and isn't sticky when cured. The service and prices are also excellent in my opinion.

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Another Dave 21 years ago

I thought you used Ether for refining cocaine.

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The Natural Philosopher 21 years ago

Shows how littel I know about it doesn't it.

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4square 21 years ago

Most French supermarkets have it in one litre bottles.

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robkgraham 21 years ago

Worth posting this question on this site as they are all wood workers.

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Ian Johnston 21 years ago

: In teh sasme veind, anyine know where to get 5l of ACETONE withouit : having to prove I am a vicar or definitely NOT refiniong cociane or : something?

Glass fibre suppliers.

Ian

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