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Default How to remove paint from PVC pipe?

On Apr 19, 8:36*am, Frank wrote:
Bob F wrote:
Oren wrote:
On Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:10:18 -0400, "MiamiCuse"
wrote:


I have a section of PVC pipe I need to put a ball valve in. *The
pipe was 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,


Acetone?


Acetone will definately disolve the PVC.


Correct. *Solvents that remove paint will attack PVC.- Hide quoted text -

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Not alcohol, alcohol will make it just peel off .