Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Home and Garden: [header] How to use pipe joint compound [title] Brush the pipe dope onto the pipe or fitting. [step] Unscrew and remove the lid from the bottle of sealant. Most products will include a small applicator brush on the underside of the cap.

Ending1: A small abrasion with small holes in the cap will help loosen the wax from the pipe at this point. Be sure not to make drips the first time you're lifting the cap to spray the compound on the pipe, as this can result in uneven joints. Ending2: Use this applicator to smear the liquid sealant liberally onto the threads of the male pipe fitting. [substeps] Make sure the pipes you're sealing are clean and dry prior to applying pipe dope. Ending3: You will not need this unless you wish to go super commercial. Use your finely-pointed tip to run the brush over the pipe dope. Ending4: After painting the underside of the pipe, use a flathead stiff brush to pick up dust and debris. [substeps] This process will minimize moisture build-up on the pipes during transport and cleaning.

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