How to Remove Markings From a PVC Pipe

How to Remove Markings From a PVC Pipe
Written By
C.L. Rease
C.L. Rease
Published: Apr 16, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Set the pre-cut PVC pipe on the worktable.

  2. Press the fine-grit sanding pad onto the surface of the PVC pipe. While holding the PVC pipe with one hand, run the fine-grit sanding pad lightly along the pipe. Continue sanding the surface of the pipe until the printed markings are no longer visible. If you are painting the PVC pipe, sand the entire surface.

  3. Wipe the sanded PVC pipe with a clean rag to remove the dust created while sanding. Inspect the surface of the pipe to ensure that no traces of the manufacturer markings remain.

  4. Store the cleaned PVC pipe in a place that will not allow dirt to accumulate. Repeat the listed steps for each PVC pipe you need to clean.

Tips

You can substitute 220-grit sandpaper for the fine-grit sanding pad if you need to apply a thicker coat of paint to the PVC pipe.

Warnings

The fine dust created while sanding the PVC pipe can irritate your lungs. You may wish to wear a particulate respirator during the sanding process.

Photo Credits

man sanding window frame image by Richard J Thompson from Fotolia.com

C.L. Rease

C.L. Rease , based in Texas, has been a professional construction and outdoor writer since 2003. His articles have appeared in The News-Press, a local Southwest Florida newspaper and a small Southwest Florida fishing magazine. Rease served…

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