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How to use pipe joint compound
Brush the pipe dope onto the pipe or fitting.
Unscrew and remove the lid from the bottle of sealant. Most products will include a small applicator brush on the underside of the cap.
Use this applicator to smear the liquid sealant liberally onto the threads of the male pipe fitting. Make sure the pipes you're sealing are clean and dry prior to applying pipe dope.