How Do You Remove Paint From Plastic Pipes?
Removing paint from plastic pipes can be a problem because many typical paint removers will also melt the plastic. Some paints don’t stick well to plastics. You might be able to flake the paint off with a razor blade used flat to the surface of the pipe. There are some products that are specifically designed to remove paint from plastic, particularly automotive products. Try some home remedies first to save time and money. Brake fluid and lighter fluid may work. Different paints and plastics behave differently with solvents, so find a solvent that won’t affect the plastic but is effective on the particular paint you want to remove. Apply a small amount of solvent to the plastic. Use a rag or paper towel with a color that contrasts with the pipe. Rub it back and forth a few times to see if the color of the plastic rubs off. If it does, don’t use that solvent. Leave the solvent on the plastic. To be sure the solvent isn’t dissolving the plastic, let the solvent sit on the plastic for fiv
