1.   As always, use plenty of ventilation when working with paint thinner or paint remover.

2.   Asked how they avoid filling the tiny holes in the wire mesh with paint, the artists mumble about stiffer brushes or thinner paints.

3.   Both paint thinner and the detergent solution will dull the finish, but it can be restored by buffing vigorously but lightly with a dry cloth.

4.   Both the paint thinner and Spic and Span will dull the finish, but it can be restored by polishing with a dry cloth.

5.   A. Dip steel wool in paint thinner and scrub those spots vigorously.

6.   A. Try paint thinner.

7.   A. Clean the outside with paint thinner.

8.   A. Clean the soapstone with paint thinner.

9.   Add paint thinner to dissolve the oil, if necessary.

10.   Also, some types will be softened by using paint thinner or even paint remover.