Getting paint (usually emulsion) off of copper pipes is a right PITA. Has to be done though.
Ok if you can get a blowlamp involved, but many times you can't. I've tried pipe prep tools, those open mesh abrasive strips for plumbers & stainless steel scrubby thingys, all work, but too slow.
Any other methods of shifting it?
I have tried all the below - but it does stick rather well, doesn't it? Don't think anything actually works better than Nitromors. Except replacing the pipe... :-)
Nitromors. Sandpaper. Scotchbrite pads. Scrubbing brush and vim (scouring powder). NaOH. Wire brush.
Have a look in Wickes for one of the blue pipe cleaner thingies (cost about a fiver IIRC - looks like a blue cylinder about 40mm diameter and
75mm long). It has a 15mm end and a 22mm one. The inside being lined with a fine steel brush. You shove it over the end of the pipe and turn. One direction is easy - a few turns and it leaves the pipe nice and clean if its just dirty metal. Turn it the other way however and you get a much harsher brush action - that will usually take emulsion off.
Once upon a time I'd have just said: "It'd be cheaper and quicker to replace the pipe." But I suppose that is no longer the case...
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I've got one of those, but its not doing the job - maybe I need to replace it.
Having a similar problem recently I just tapped the paint with the side of a file and it chipped off.
Other than that.............
. . . . . . Angle Grinder ;-)
I was actually thinking of using my Dremel - does that count as an angle grinder?
:-)
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