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

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Did not know if the oil in the paint will break down the pipe dope?

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Since the threads are water tight and sealed you should have no concerns about painting the pipe. Paint away! Good luck, Tomk