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Can I use paint thinner to remove an attemped Y pipe project ? Will it eat away the Y pipe ?

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Old 01-06-2009, 06:06 AM
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Default Can I use paint thinner to remove an attemped Y pipe project ? Will it eat away the Y pipe ?
Just wondering if paint thinner is too strong for the Y pipe. I screwed up the paint job on it and have been meaning to take it off and have another go at it!
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Old 01-06-2009, 06:14 AM
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I'd say just sand it smooth, prime and repaint.
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ok, thanks. yeah this time i have to prime it. didn't do that. what grit sandpaper? 400 or stronger
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start with 150 to clear it away, then 220, then 400 to make it smooth ... or keep going to 2000grit
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gotcha, thanks!
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according to the writeup, nothing less than 320
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In a small ammount, it wont melt it but sanding is for sure. Use Fusion paint ment for plastic too.
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Paint doesn't stick very well to anything over 400 grit. Read the can.
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