Erasing text from copper tubing

[bionut]

Hello guys!
I bought some copper tubing (25 meters) to make an IC, but it have black text on all the lenght, text that contains details about the tubing: diameter, thickness etc.
What can i use to erase that ink, without messing my copper?
Would paint thinner work? Or isopropyl alcohol?

 

[ong]

A 2% solution of "Don't worry about it?"

No seriously, I bet you could take it off with a green scrubby or fine sandpaper.

 

[abarnett]

I'd think a dunk in something slightly acidic may work: diluted StarSan or vinegar. Or you could always try PBW/OxyClean. Try dipping just the end of it, to see what works.

 

[ong]

That's how I get mill scale off steel tubing, which is a lot tougher.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Alcohol, ( isopropyl), acetone, (nail polish remover).

 

[theonetrueruss]

starsan cleans the heck out of copper

 

[gbrewing]

Use Barkeepers Best Friend and a rag. It will come right off. You can purchase it at Walmart.

 

[bionut]

I live in Europe, so star san isn't so easy to find. I will try with alcohol, and maybe vinegar, if alcohol doesn't work.
Thank you all for the replies!

 

[Bullbythehorns]

Steel wool

 

[bionut]

I succedes with isopropyl alcohol.
Now i have a brand new rib cage IM
I will post pictures on the ribcage chiller thread.