isopropyl alcohol (IPA)

NARSES2 · February 10, 2015, 07:48:13 AM

Now I've been thinking of trying this as a cleaner preparatory to painting. But I'll be b'd if I can find where to buy it.

Now I can get it online but would rather go to a shop. Maplin's (Hi de Hi

) do the aerosol but I want the liquid.

So does anyone know where you can get this in the UK ? Boots, hardware stores ?

Ta in advance

Chris

Mossie · February 10, 2015, 08:05:57 AM

It's often sold in Chemist's as surgical spirit Chris, so Boots should have it, Superdrug etc.

JayBee · February 10, 2015, 08:12:39 AM

OOPS! I thought you meant Indian Pale Ale with that title.

dogsbody · February 10, 2015, 10:19:13 AM

I just go to the drugstore up the street and pick up a bottle of either 70% or 99%. No problems.

Chris

Dork the kit slayer · February 10, 2015, 11:00:37 AM

I get mine from "superdrug" Usually order a couple of ltr. plastic bottles (takes about two -three days as its not a stock item). Ive had a 5ltr container as well.

Thins my Tamiya acrylics a treat,wouldnt be without it.

You could try Superdrug in Huddersfield they may keep in.

PR19_Kit · February 11, 2015, 02:36:54 AM

Quote from: dogsbody on February 10, 2015, 10:19:13 AM
I just go to the drugstore up the street and pick up a bottle of either 70% or 99%. No problems.

What's easily available in one country can be almost impossible to get in others though.

chiglet · February 11, 2015, 03:51:14 AM

Got mine from evil bay. 750mil £6.99 delivered

Captain Canada · February 11, 2015, 04:09:57 AM

All of our drug stores sell it.

NARSES2 · February 11, 2015, 06:53:48 AM

Quote from: Mossie on February 10, 2015, 08:05:57 AM
It's often sold in Chemist's as surgical spirit Chris, so Boots should have it, Superdrug etc.

Right now I am told that it is not the same thing as Surgical Spirit ?

NARSES2 · February 11, 2015, 06:54:48 AM

Quote from: Dork the kit slayer on February 10, 2015, 11:00:37 AM

Thins my Tamiya acrylics a treat,wouldnt be without it.

One of the things I want it for.

I'll try Superdrug

NARSES2 · February 11, 2015, 06:55:16 AM

Quote from: JayBee on February 10, 2015, 08:12:39 AM
OOPS! I thought you meant Indian Pale Ale with that title.

I know where to get that mate

NARSES2 · February 11, 2015, 06:59:00 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 11, 2015, 02:36:54 AM
Quote from: dogsbody on February 10, 2015, 10:19:13 AM
I just go to the drugstore up the street and pick up a bottle of either 70% or 99%. No problems.

What's easily available in one country can be almost impossible to get in others though.

Even across counties Kit.

In my brothers local I've seen loads of young girls drinking Snakebite made from 9% Strength cider and Kronenburg. Ask for that in Croydon and at best you'll get a NO, probably be asked to leave. The police don't like it being served at all.

Mossie · February 11, 2015, 08:37:54 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on February 11, 2015, 06:53:48 AM
Quote from: Mossie on February 10, 2015, 08:05:57 AM
It's often sold in Chemist's as surgical spirit Chris, so Boots should have it, Superdrug etc.

Right now I am told that it is not the same thing as Surgical Spirit ?

You need to check the bottle, sometimes it's ethanol, but usually IPA.

NARSES2 · February 12, 2015, 07:17:38 AM

Quote from: Mossie on February 11, 2015, 08:37:54 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on February 11, 2015, 06:53:48 AM
Quote from: Mossie on February 10, 2015, 08:05:57 AM
It's often sold in Chemist's as surgical spirit Chris, so Boots should have it, Superdrug etc.

Right now I am told that it is not the same thing as Surgical Spirit ?

You need to check the bottle, sometimes it's ethanol, but usually IPA.

Cheers Mossie

I was getting a lot of confusing, contradictory answers o=using Google

Just checked a Bottle of Boots Surgical Spirit I have and it's Ethanol and Methanol

Dork the kit slayer · February 12, 2015, 09:19:11 AM

Beware surgical spirit !!!!

If you want the ipa 70% Ill bring one to Huddersfield for you.