Paint

I'd like to use some oil based paint on some of the things around the house.
They have a few kinds at Ace Hardware. Usually in Australia I use turps to
clean my brushes. I looked around but couldn't find turps or anything else
that might do the job. looked in a few other places too. It seems that they all
sell oil based paint but no paint thinner. I asked a few assistants but only got
a blank look and the equivalent  of " Que ? " ( What ? ) So come on guys. What's
the answer ? I just know it's going to be something really simple ... lol

Petrol?

I guess I can be really thick sometimes.
Petrol... lol. Who'd a thunk it.
Thanks Fred.

You should be able to get white spirit from the smaller hardware stores which you can find scattered about all over the place.

Try and a Mitra store or a small builder store or paraffin which is simple to find

You can simply ask for "Thinner A" or "Thinner A Special" for that purpose.

That is the technical name for the thinner in Indonesia. The brand name can be various.