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Posted by Dan on May 17, 2006, 9:09 pm
PipeDown wrote:
>> Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>>>> I have a design in mind for some shelves using black gas pipe & fittings
>>>> as the frame (basically the pipe with floor flanges attached to wooden
>>>> shelves). I'd like to paint them a gloss white. Anyone know if this
>>>> stuff will accept paint w/o a major PITA prep? Alternatively, I could
>>>> go with the galvanized, a bit more $$$ but not enough to worry about.
>>>> I'm guessing though the galvanized would be even harder to get paint to
>>>> stick to.
>>> Hardest part is cleaning the pipe. It often has a lot of oil on it from
>>> handling when threaded. Can be painted though, any good enamel will do.
>>>
>>>
>> Ed-Thanks for the quick reply. I see what you mean about the oil. What
>> would you suggest to clean it, lacquer thinner?
>>
>> Dan
>
> Denatured alcohol or electronic grade isopropyl (not rubbing alcohol) or
> methanol. I clean just about everything metal with alcohol before painting.
> If there is a lot of oil, water and soap first will get most of it, then
> rinse with alcohol and dry immediately with a torch to prevent rust.
>
> Paint will stick to galvanized just fine, the surface will be more textured
> though. A primer with either kind of pipe wouldn't hurt. Galvanized will
> still give superior rust resistance even compared to painted black pipe.
>
> A can of spray paint and a tarp should be all you need for setup
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Thanks for the great reply. Denatured alcohol it is. I don't know
why I was thinking paint wouldn't stick to galvanized. If anything, the
slightly "pebbly" surface would be a good look with the gloss white.
believe it or not, these are going in the living room ;-0
Dan
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