Removing paint from pvc pipe

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Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: Huck (CA) I need to replace a sprinkler valve that has painted inlet and outlet pipes (it's right next to the house, and the painters just blasted everything with paint when they painted the house). I assume I won't be able to use pvc primer and glue to attach new fittings unless the paint is removed. What can be used to remove the paint without affecting the pvc?
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Re: Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: steve (CA) scrape and sand.
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Re: Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: packy (MA) can't hurt to use some of this after scraping and sanding. [www.oatey.com]
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Re: Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: sum (FL) oil based or latex paint?
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Re: Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: hj (AZ) I put primer on the paint and then scraped it off with the blade of a utility knife
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Re: Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: bsipps (PA) Agreed a little clear prime on it and wipe with a clean rag Or the old scrape and and sand cloth if that doesn’t work
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Re: Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: hj (AZ) If you put primer on it, sandcloth will just smear it.
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Re: Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: Huck (CA) Acrylic I think
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Re: Removing paint from pvc pipe
Author: Huck (CA) Thanks to everyone for the tips. What I wound up doing was wetting some 400 grit sandpaper with rubbing alcohol, and that took the paint off very well. Edited 1 times.
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