We accidentally got a can of oil-based paint instead of latex for our bathroom, but decided to use it anyway, since it will probably hold up better in there in the long run. But we've never used oil-based (alkyl enamel, the label says) paint before and all we know about cleaning up is what was on the can's label. We bought a thing of mineral spirits, and my husband has the brushes soaking on that in a plastic container. I told him he should keep an eye on the plastic and look for a glass jar instead because the solvents in the mineral spirits might eat through the plastic. I only assumed this since we have organic solvents at work that have dissolved plastics when spilled. Back to the jar in a minute..... We have no idea how to actually clean the brushes and roller though. After soaking for a few hours in MS, they still have paint on them, With water-based paint, we just flushed them with water in the sink until the water ran clear. Obviously, this isn't an option for mineral spirits. So, once we are done with the paint-laiden mineral spirits, how do we dispose of it? I should add that hubby was absolutely against the idea of using oil-based paint ever because of the clean-up and mess involved. So, needless to say, he's not very happy about having to use it this time.

I need to know how to fix a scratch in a painted metal surface....con I try rubbing compound?....If it's to deep can I fill it in with something an fix it that way...what are my options without repainting?...Thanks