Plumbing – How to remove this shower head arm

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Trying to replace the tub and shower fixtures when I encountered this light brown, cement like hard but gummy advesive liberally applied all over the joint.

How do I remove this?

shower arm with adhesive

Best Answer

Simply unscrew it. The sealant/adhesive will break away from the wall as you unscrew it and stay attached to the pipe.