Deglazing and thinning dyes with alcohols

[MyuFoxy]

Has anyone compared denatured alcohol and isopropyl alcohol for thinning dyes and deglazing/surface prep?

I am almost out of isopropyl alcohol and before I get more, am I missing out by not using denatured alcohol? Is it worth switching to something that has been intentionally made toxic and a little more inconvenient to get (for my situation) over isopropyl alcohol?

[Northmount]

2 hours ago, MyuFoxy said:

Has anyone compared denatured alcohol and isopropyl alcohol for thinning dyes and deglazing/surface prep?

I am almost out of isopropyl alcohol and before I get more, am I missing out by not using denatured alcohol? Is it worth switching to something that has been intentionally made toxic and a little more inconvenient to get (for my situation) over isopropyl alcohol?

Moved your post to Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.

You should check out this sub-forum.  Denatured alcohol does work.

[MyuFoxy]

46 minutes ago, Northmount said:

Denatured alcohol does work.

Oh, I know it works, my question was how is it different than isopropyl alcohol which I am currently using and also works.

[Northmount]

22 minutes ago, MyuFoxy said:

Oh, I know it works, my question was how is it different than isopropyl alcohol which I am currently using and also works.

Do a search.  This has been discussed in previous threads.  You could also look up MSDS sheets for both.  As an alternate source, some have used some brand or type of spirits.  You may come across those too if you do a search.

[MyuFoxy]

2 hours ago, Northmount said:

Do a search.  This has been discussed in previous threads.  You could also look up MSDS sheets for both.  As an alternate source, some have used some brand or type of spirits.  You may come across those too if you do a search.

I have searched and I haven't really found any side by side comparisons. I generally see people use one or the other but not comparing if there is a difference between them. See what I mean? After a few days of searching I think I have searched enough to start asking at this point. I am not being lazy if that is what you are suggesting.

[AlZilla]

Here's a thread I turned up on the topic. Judging by this thread, there's no notable difference and nobody seems to have any strong feelings either way.

Here's the search I ran. A little scrolling through it may yield more:

https://leatherworker.net/forum/search/?q=isopropyl denatured dye thinning&quick=1

[Northmount]

You can try these google searches

site: leatherworker.net what's the difference between denatured alcohol and isopropyl alcohol

site: leatherworker.net thinning dyes

what's the difference between denatured alcohol and isopropyl alcohol

Site: leatherworker.net restricts a google search to this site.  Place search parameters after as in the above searches

 

[fredk]

I've used both to dilute dyes and sealers. Never noticed a difference. Only difference was the availability & cost; at one time  denatured alcohol was far cheaper and easier to get, now its the other way round

[MyuFoxy]

22 minutes ago, fredk said:

I've used both to dilute dyes and sealers. Never noticed a difference. Only difference was the availability & cost; at one time  denatured alcohol was far cheaper and easier to get, now its the other way round

Thank you for the insight. Makes sense and I was wondering why people would use denatured alcohol at all if it performed the same yet cost more when I looked at the price. The brand I found said it was fuel and specifically said it wasn't to be used for thinning which worried me a little, on top of costing more per gallon. 

Edited March 12 by MyuFoxy
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