Which Loc-Tite?
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Onward Allusion
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Blue is not permanent and should work fine for something like that. Red will require heat to dislodge.
This is internet talk:
Elmer’s glue is polyvinylacetate and polyvinyl alcohol
Blue Loctite is Polyglycol dimethacrylate and Polyglycol oleate
Greek to me.
http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-38653-Purple-Strength-Thread/dp/B0002KKTT0
"How to select the right Loctite threadlocker
decision tree [page] 6, 7"
http://www.henkelna.com/us/content_data/168592_LT4985_Threadlocking_Guide.pdf
Pic above same as link below
Elmer’s glue is polyvinylacetate and polyvinyl alcohol
Blue Loctite is Polyglycol dimethacrylate and Polyglycol oleate
Greek to me.
http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-38653-Purple-Strength-Thread/dp/B0002KKTT0
"How to select the right Loctite threadlocker
decision tree [page] 6, 7"
http://www.henkelna.com/us/content_data/168592_LT4985_Threadlocking_Guide.pdf
Pic above same as link below
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The #290 green has not been mentioned, if you don't want to (or shouldn't) remove a fastener, the green is a wicking compound for pre-assembled fasteners.
I've recently used it in scope rings, where I don't want to go back and remove them one at a time to apply blue Loctite after getting the optic set correctly in the rings.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/717951/loctite-290-threadlocker-green-10-ml
I've recently used it in scope rings, where I don't want to go back and remove them one at a time to apply blue Loctite after getting the optic set correctly in the rings.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/717951/loctite-290-threadlocker-green-10-ml
jaguarxk120
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They also make a OD green, makes the red stuff look like childs play.
That stuff will hold forever plus two weeks.
That stuff will hold forever plus two weeks.
Heat transfer tip
Loc-tite is great stuff. Handy as a pocket on a shirt.
The green wicking stuff is a double edged sword, use caution and apply very sparingly. It is very strong. It's also really really good at wicking in where you might not want it to.
When it's time to disassemble.
The key is to only heat the fastener. I have found the best way is to use a "sacrificial" driver bit. Heat the driver while inserted in to the offending screw.
A soldering iron also works well. Your nose knows! Loc-tite has a sweet odor, should be able to smell it when it is hot enough to let go.
I have had great results even when the assembly is painted by using the heat transfer method.
Loc-tite is great stuff. Handy as a pocket on a shirt.
The green wicking stuff is a double edged sword, use caution and apply very sparingly. It is very strong. It's also really really good at wicking in where you might not want it to.
When it's time to disassemble.
The key is to only heat the fastener. I have found the best way is to use a "sacrificial" driver bit. Heat the driver while inserted in to the offending screw.
A soldering iron also works well. Your nose knows! Loc-tite has a sweet odor, should be able to smell it when it is hot enough to let go.
I have had great results even when the assembly is painted by using the heat transfer method.