for those who paint their pvc pipe

reef tank 2.0 · Feb 13, 2022

For those of you that have painted their pvc instead of spending money on the pvc already colored

I am using the Krylon Fusion to paint mine. Would i need to sand every pipe in order for the paint to stick? I'm thinking the answer is yes

for those of you who have painted, how has it help up with sanding / no sanding?

Hallowhead · Feb 13, 2022

You shouldn't need to sand anything. I would just wipe it down with a wet paper towel to remove any dirt or grease.

workhz · Feb 13, 2022

scuffing lightly to introduce micro scratches can't hurt. If you're wiping down with a towel, just wipe down with something like 200-400 grit. I have no experience painting pvc pipes but have painted quite a few plastic trim pieces in cars.

Projects with Sam · Feb 13, 2022

I didn't sand. You can achieve the same thing by wiping them down with nail polish remover. Just use a rag or paper towel and saturate it with nail polish remover or acetone and quickly wipe down the pipes. If you want white pipes, you can stop here; if you want to paint the pipes, they're ready to go once dry.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/krylon-premium-enamel-modified-alkyd-enamel.877553/

BZOFIQ · Mar 6, 2023

If you havent done it yet...

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/k...-is-no-more-did-you-use-anything-else.966129/

Projects with Sam · Mar 7, 2023

next post in that thread:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/k...id-you-use-anything-else.966129/post-11058468
I've called the company about the replacement line of paints and verified they're the same.

Fish Styx · Mar 7, 2023

No sanding, though a 180 grit wouldn't hurt. Just give it a good wipe down with isopropyl before spraying. For note, either of these will perform identically on PVC. The Fusion and Color Maxx lines are an identical color match.