ransley wrote in
:

On Apr 18, 3:10*pm, "MiamiCuse" wrote:
I have a section of PVC pipe I need to put a ball valve in. *The pipe
w
as
previously painted (I believe water based paint) and I need to clean
that paint off so I can apply PVC primer and glue. *What is the best
way to
clean
the paint off? *I tried sandpaper and that did not go very far,

Thanks,

MC

alcohol will soften latex, even booze. Cover it with a rag and soak it
for an hr or two


Mechanical suggestions are better but as far as chemicals, xylene is what's
in Goof-off. Then, there's regular old paint stripper.