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Old 03-04-16, 22:57
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Xylene is a known carcinogen, so that's not a good idea these days.

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Old 03-04-16, 23:33
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Xylene is used on a daily basis by pathology labs all over. If you use it with care and the proper equipment it is fine.
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Just by mixing in Baby Powder into the gloss paint will matt it down for you too.
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Just by mixing in Baby Powder into the gloss paint will matt it down for you too.
Yes it will Rick but silica is the better method .

More info here

http://patrickbaty.co.uk/2011/10/05/...flage-colours/
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Xylene is a known carcinogen, so that's not a good idea these days.

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Is that anything like offering tea to a person as a metaphor for sex?
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