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Cleaning PVC pipe

JimGPE_3
JimGPE_3 Member Posts: 240
I am running schedule 40 PVC pipe exposed in a building. What is the best way to clean the printing and the soil off the outside of the pipe so that it looks good?

Thanks!

Comments

  • Eric Taylor
    Eric Taylor Member Posts: 33
    I've done that

    Use clear PVC primer on a rag. I think acetone or another solvent such as laquer thinner would work as well.
  • JimGPE_3
    JimGPE_3 Member Posts: 240
    That I can do!

    It doesn't leave the pipe "tacky"?
  • Eric Taylor_3
    Eric Taylor_3 Member Posts: 27
    tacky

    If you use too much solvent it will tack up, but you will see how fast the writing comes off with just a little bit of solvent and a couple of wipes. I only did this on about ten feet of pipe, and it worked very easily. Just make sure you don't breath too much of that stuff ;-)
  • JimGPE_3
    JimGPE_3 Member Posts: 240


    Thanks!
  • Bill Barrett
    Bill Barrett Member Posts: 43
    Acetone

    I like acetone Jim, cheaper and better than cleaner.
  • Jack_23
    Jack_23 Member Posts: 153
    White vinegar

    Are you planning on painting the pipe? In order to get paint to take on pvc you need to strip it as others have correctly stated. Get a sponge and wh Vin and wipe it down. Acetone is the "real thing" but I've had great luck with the wh vinegar and seen some of pipe sitll looking good after 20 yrs.
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