Paint on PVC Tubes!!!

bobbyjoeufb · 05 June 2007, 19:20

I was acting as a safety boat at the weekend for a raft race and had to rescue a raft which had sunk. I now have blue paint on my white tubes and not very happy about it.

I have tried Rib Revie but it has not been able to remove the paint. Was wondering if any one had a suggestion on how to remove the paint?

allegria · 05 June 2007, 19:35

Hi,

maybe give pro marine Rib shine a go. I wouldn't recommend it on a dark tubed rib but for lighter tubes it's worth a try. But wear gloves as it really is rather strong and powerful stuff.

codprawn · 05 June 2007, 20:20

If your tubes are hypalon use thinners or gunwash as someone keeps telling me to use!!!

bobbyjoeufb · 11 June 2007, 15:02

thanks ill give it a try.

Nos4r2 · 11 June 2007, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

If your tubes are hypalon

Clue's in the title CP...

What will thinners/gunwash do to PVC?

ian parkes · 11 June 2007, 22:31

The PvC glue advises acetone to clean the PVC . It doesn't seem to effect it if just used sparingly to clean off paint glue or dirty marks .

Tim M · 12 June 2007, 08:41

I would try either acetone or a bit of cream cleaner.