Mineral Turpentine is a white-spirit hydrocarbon solvent commonly used for thinning oil-based paints and cleaning paint brushes and equipment after painting. The solvent can be used to remove waxes and polishes, as it is a great degreasing solvent used in different products such as paints, lacquers, varnishes, and asphalt. It is a great degreaser for tools, parts, and machinery.