"Aaron Fude" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have installed new copper pipes between the basement ceiling joists. I
do not intend to drop a ceiling and cover up the joists.

Is there a good way of preventing the shiny copper pipes from fading? How
about spraying them with exterior poly? Would that hold up to the heat of
the hot pipes?

You might first try some kind of cheap spray on laccure (sp?) stuff. You
can remove it with the thinner if it doesn't work out.

Most folks just paint it to match whatever else is nearby.