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    Dec 19, 2008, 05:06 PM
    Removing abs glue
    How do you remove ABS glue from piping?
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    Dec 19, 2008, 05:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by juno21 View Post
    How do you remove ABS glue from piping?
    You don't! ABS and PVC cements are made to soften and melt the plastic so that when the joint cures the two fittings are welded together. If it's simply some glue that got on the outside pipe walls then you will have to scrape it off. Good luck, Tom
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