Gluing PVC together / clean up

[dreamcatcherr9]

My first attempts at gluing pvc together. Not bad. Some lessons learned.

But first, does anyone have a good method of cleaning up pipes and fittings?

Just looks a bit messy, I wish I could clean the excess off. Alcohol? Primer from pvc glue? Acetone? Any other suggestions?

Thank you!

 

[homer1475]

I think anything that would dissolve the glue, will also soften the pipe.

While it may be unsightly, I would just leave it be, and chalk it up tpo a lesson learned.

 

[homer1475]

What I have also found after many gluing applications, apply the glue to the female end of the joint, then push your pipe into the joint giving it a twist. Then immediately wipe up any spill from around the joint with a clean cloth.

Keeps your joints looking professional.

 

[CK00020]

It doesn’t come off, be careful

 

[SandJ]

I would touch it up with a red, black and grey Sharpie marker.

 

[dreamcatcherr9]

Thank you. So bottom line, no clean up (?). Appreciated