Loctite, loctite and...

[Hulldiver]

LOCTITE!!!

I dont consider myself a "newbie" so much anymore but i sure did pull a rookie move. Just to keep you guys reading this from making the same mistake, ill share. Anytime your using machine screws, without a locknut, use loctite. Go buy some now if you dont have any so when the time comes, youll have it. I didnt have any and im impatient so i just figured i would check the screws every so often while im out playing. Nope. I forgot. Now i have myself a headache. the bottom screw on my knuckle came out and the knuckle folded over a little bit (aluminum chubs n knucks). Now the top screw is cracked and i know when i try and take it out, its going to break.

And always remember, loctite.

[hotrodsonoma]

Originally Posted by Hulldiver

LOCTITE!!!

I dont consider myself a "newbie" so much anymore but i sure did pull a rookie move. Just to keep you guys reading this from making the same mistake, ill share. Anytime your using machine screws, without a locknut, use loctite. Go buy some now if you dont have any so when the time comes, youll have it. I didnt have any and im impatient so i just figured i would check the screws every so often while im out playing. Nope. I forgot. Now i have myself a headache. the bottom screw on my knuckle came out and the knuckle folded over a little bit (aluminum chubs n knucks). Now the top screw is cracked and i know when i try and take it out, its going to break.

And always remember, loctite.

been there done that.lol
that is why I always use locking acorn nuts if possible and always keep loctite in the hobby box.

[Szczerba]

Random side note about Locite. It tastes kinda sweet, the blue variety.

[knightsy]

Originally Posted by Szczerba

Random side note about Locite. It tastes kinda sweet, the blue variety.

And you know this how?

[Trubble]

Originally Posted by Hulldiver

Just to keep you guys reading this from making the same mistake, ill share.

......know the feeling.

JUNKFOOT is my third shafty. You'd think I'da learned my lesson with the previous two, but no, lost half of the front driveshaft less than 5 minutes into it's first trail run.

Results in this........... Video

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by knightsy

And you know this how?

Hand some on my hand and accidentally wiped my mouth with said hand. To my surprise, it didn't taste bad. Could be used as a condiment like mustard or ketchup.

[Cope]

Antifreeze is sweet to but i dont put it on hot dogs?

Locktight will eat the varnish off wood, even if wiped right off. So try not to get it on the kitchen table......

[Ginther]

I'm assuming BLUE is the variety of choice since it's "semi-permanent" right? Is there any application where you'd want to use the RED aka "permanent" or should it be avoided?

[Hulldiver]

Originally Posted by Szczerba

Hand some on my hand and accidentally wiped my mouth with said hand. To my surprise, it didn't taste bad. Could be used as a condiment like mustard or ketchup.

I watched a guy pull the cap off CA glue with his mouth and shoot a bunch of it in there. His mouth was dry and you know that stuff bonds instantly with skin. Oh it was hilarious but, he didn't think so.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Cope

Antifreeze is sweet to but i dont put it on hot dogs?

Locktight will eat the varnish off wood, even if wiped right off. So try not to get it on the kitchen table......

It was a mistake and a joke for this thread, I am not pounding gallons of Loctite daily.

Originally Posted by Ginther

I'm assuming BLUE is the variety of choice since it's "semi-permanent" right? Is there any application where you'd want to use the RED aka "permanent" or should it be avoided?

Red is stronger. I only put it on screws I know are prone to back our or I know I won't need to take off and on alot.

Originally Posted by Hulldiver

I watched a guy pull the cap off CA glue with his mouth and shoot a bunch of it in there. His mouth was dry and you know that stuff bonds instantly with skin. Oh it was hilarious but, he didn't think so.

Sounds like a good $10 challenge, for someone other than me.

[GySgt Hartman]

Originally Posted by Ginther

I'm assuming BLUE is the variety of choice since it's "semi-permanent" right? Is there any application where you'd want to use the RED aka "permanent" or should it be avoided?

Generally RED Loctite isn't recommended for use on small fasteners such as M3 and 4-40, so don't use it.

Go out and get a stick of this:



Keep it in your tool box, it works great and won't leak. It looks like a large tube of ChapStick, maybe we can get Szczerba to try it out...

[Ginther]

Originally Posted by GySgt Hartman

Generally RED Loctite isn't recommended for use on small fasteners such as M3 and 4-40, so don't use it.

Go out and get a stick of this:

Attachment 270203

Keep it in your tool box, it works great and won't leak. It looks like a large tube of ChapStick, maybe we can get Szczerba to try it out...

I've never seen the stick type, only the bottle of liquid... that leak like you said. I'll look for the stick. Lowes? Home Depot? AutoZone? WalMart?

[Johnnysplits]

This is the best thread locker for little screws....Factory Team Thread Locking Adhesive, blue: Team Associated - Champions By Design - Nitro and Electric RC Cars

[hotrodsonoma]

Originally Posted by Ginther

I'm assuming BLUE is the variety of choice since it's "semi-permanent" right? Is there any application where you'd want to use the RED aka "permanent" or should it be avoided?

use red and almost need (hot wrench) torch to break it loose.
use blue.

[Hulldiver]

That loctite quickstix this is awesome! ive never seen such a thing. This stuff is expensive though. Is there a good alternative thats not $7 or more for a few drops?

[chopfather]

Years ago , when I was a broke kid just getting into the hobby, I found loctite was out of my budget so my Dad suggested just using clear fingernail polish from the dollar store and it worked well. Now I have to have loctite in the garage or everything will vibrate off of my Harley.

[GraciousOne]

I've read that blue threadlocker can harm plastics though. Is there a good one that is safe on plastic? And no, I do NOT USE THREADLOCKER ON METAL-TO-PLASTIC or PLASTIC-TO-PLASTIC connections. I'm just saying you can easily get threadlocker on plastic parts, even when using it on metal-to-metal connections. I have a CR-01, and anyone with one of thsoe can tell you that you have a million screws that need threadlocker.

[jimmy0179]

I use threadlock on all screws that go into metal I even use it on lock nuts...also use it on plastic when its a high stress point of the vehicle ie. shock towers, bulkheads,etc . and never had a problem with it hurting the plastic

[Kingmeow]

You may not notice it right away but Loctite will damage plastic over time, making them brittle, crack, etc. Take a look at their application spec sheet. I would not use Loctite on any plastic.

[Meatwad]

Loctite doesn't work so well for plastic anyway. Using either superglue or shoe goo has held screws into plastic for me.