How to Remove Purple Primer on a PVC Pipe

Written By
Tom Raley
Tom Raley
Published: Apr 30, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Clean rags
  • Lacquer thinner
  • "Gumout Choke and Carb Cleaner"
  1. Vigorously rub the stained area, using generous amounts of the thinner. (This will only be effective if the primer is fresh and has not dried.)

  2. For dried areas, you will need to use a harsher chemical. Spray the stained area with "Gumout Choke and Carb Cleaner," and rub with a clean rag.

  3. Vigerous rubbing and repeated applications will be required to remove the primer completely.

  4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the area is clean.

Tips

Try to get the area clean before the primer dries; this is critical to making this a manageable project.

Warnings

Make certain your work area is well ventilated when cleaning the pipes.

Tom Raley

Tom Raley is a freelance writer living in central Arkansas. He has been writing for more than 20 years and his short stories and articles have appeared in more than 25 different publications including P.I. Magazine, Pulsar and Writer's…

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