I have a short length of black gas pipe that was exposed to a water leaking in my ceiling that has the elbows rusted. I bought some rust remover that removed most of the rust. My concern is the painting. Does it matter if I paint over the theads and joints with the paint? This is a oil based, Rustoleum type paint. Did not know if the oil in the paint will break down the pipe dope?

rmsowell

Did not know if the oil in the paint will break down the pipe dope? Since the threads are water tight and sealed you should have no concerns about painting the pipe. Paint away! Good luck, Tomk