TheCruncher Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I have constructed a quite large frame in blue water pipe and want to spray paint it with Rustoleum hammered paint. Since it is quite large and has many connections it may be quite an issue to sand it properly. As I have access to Acetone, would it suffice to just wash the plastic pipe thoroughly with Acetone, instead of sanding it, to make the paint stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 In my experience you can paint it with any paint emulsion gloss spray. Unless its in direct sun all day its not going to crack and flake off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 In my experience you can paint it with any paint emulsion gloss spray. Unless its in direct sun all day its not going to crack and flake off. You mean I can spray it straight on the untreated pipe or should I sand it first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalabob2 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I used a pant brush to paint blue PVC on all manner of exterior pipes at my home and garden. I used 350 baht per gallon, high gloss enamel paint and the "green" pipes look good for about two years in direct sun. They tend to fade, so it is easy to hand brush them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 I used a pant brush to paint blue PVC on all manner of exterior pipes at my home and garden. I used 350 baht per gallon, high gloss enamel paint and the "green" pipes look good for about two years in direct sun. They tend to fade, so it is easy to hand brush them again. Did you sand the pipes prior to applying the paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokesaat Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Our home has over 25 spray heads used for irrigation flowers and shrubs. I simply spray the exposed pvc with flat black paint.....including the spray head which is usually green. The flat black blend in with the landscaping......better than the blue pvc. I don't prep the pipes at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 If you want a permanent solution and the top coat will not peel then try this stuff -http://www.whiteknightpaints.com.au/specialty-paints/home-restoration/prep-rite/grip-lock-primer I have used it many times in Oz ,not only on pvc but aluminium etc. Not cheap and no idea where you find it in Thailand. It may cheaper to respray every 12 months . Just don't let any graffiti vandals know about it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Just use ordinary exterior emulsion on mine , inside and out. Two coats needed but very easy to apply and lasts better than gloss which cracks if exposed to the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 triple a ie AAA thinner, just wipe the pipes with it first it will remove any crap then spray with any car paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaClub Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I spray paint the exposed PVC mainly to block UV. A year on and the paint is fine. No prep work, just spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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