Which threadlock?

[niggle]

I have used Loctite 222 (purple, low strength) threadlock in the past on 1:10 cars with good results.

Loctite reckon 222 is good for fasteners up to 1/4" (6mm) in size.

Given that the majority of fasteners on my 1:8 buggy are 3mm, would 222 still be OK or would medium strength (blue) 242 or 243 (oil resistant) be better?

Are there any problems with re-using fasteners after they have been locked with medium strength loctite?

 

[mcvickj]

I use blue loctite on my Savage and Storm.

The only problem I see with re-using fasterners is the gunk that dried loctite leaves behind. Just clean it off and reapply it.

 

[PiErow]

I use red and reuse the screws and things without a problem. Just a little bit of cleanup is needed.

Dud i say red i ment to say blue


I'm thinking about two things at once

 

[Team 17]

Blue works great for me. I can take it out without a problem and keeps the screws in place.

 

[Digital Liquid]

Blue works great for me too. Make sure you only put it on the screws that thread into metal. I read somwhere that if you use it on the screws going into plastic nylon, that it can gum up the threads and cause it strip easy. I never tried it so I may be wrong. Has anyone else heard of that?

Later....:mex:

 

[1meathead]

I have used it on screws that go into nuts with nylon and had no bad side effects. I would use blue on the buggy.

 

[robmob]

I use blue as well.

 

[militarymaxx]

I also use the Blue Loctite. Additionally, the Loctite Corp. says the following:

"Threadlockers should only be used on metal-to-metal applications".

If I need to secure a metal screw into a plastic hole I use either CA glue or clear fingernail polish.

 

[M@xximillion]

Use blue if you still want to take it off lol . Red is permenant

 

[1meathead]

Originally posted by militarymaxx
I also use the Blue Loctite. Additionally, the Loctite Corp. says the following:

"Threadlockers should only be used on metal-to-metal applications".

If I need to secure a metal screw into a plastic hole I use either CA glue or clear fingernail polish.

Yes in a plastic hole I wuldn't use it but on lock nuts the start with just alum. and it helps to use it on them. Not sure which mag. it was but the just did a review on loctight and said it was ok to ues on them also.

 

[niggle]

Blue it is then.

Thanx for your input, people.

 

[SkyMaxx]

Blue loctite on nylock fasteners is just fine.

Despite the statement that you shouldn't us it in plastic holes, I have found that it works just fine in those applications as well...BUT the best solution is the one Military Maxx mentioned with the CA glue.

 

[El Pirata]

Originally posted by mcvickj
I use blue loctite on my Savage and Storm.

The only problem I see with re-using fasterners is the gunk that dried loctite leaves behind. Just clean it off and reapply it.

That's got my vote.

 

[robriguez]

I use K-Y.



no..wait..thats for something else.

 

[niggle]

Seeing as this thread just won't die...

What are you guys using to "restore" threads/holes in plastic mouldings when the fastener has been inserted/removed too many times and worn the hole out?

 

[robriguez]

Sorry to hear you have a worn hole. :x

Seriously, i just use a bit of CA glue until I can get a replacement part.

 

[WA2FAST]

I'm using both the blue Lock Tite 242 and this other stuff I got which is identical to it... got it from the auto parts store, same stuff exactly. I use it only on metal to metal screws and it seems to work just fine. I have to wipe off the residue which is kind of dusty when I take a screw out, but it comes off easily and I have no problems with it locking again. I don't ever use lock tite on plastic parts cause you usually don't have to.

 

[niggle]

Originally posted by WA2FAST
I'm using both the blue Lock Tite 242 and this other stuff I got which is identical to it... got it from the auto parts store, same stuff exactly. I use it only on metal to metal screws and it seems to work just fine. I have to wipe off the residue which is kind of dusty when I take a screw out, but it comes off easily and I have no problems with it locking again. I don't ever use lock tite on plastic parts cause you usually don't have to.

Yeah, I got "RiteLock 42" for about 1/3rd the price of Loctite from a local fasteners supplier. I threadlocked everything on Saturday night and ran the buggy all afternoon on Sunday - nothing dropped off!

 

[WA2FAST]

Yup... same stuff. The numbers are related to temp tollerances and something else anyway, so as long as you get a "xx42xx" of some type, your fine... cross refrence it first, but it's all the same stuff.

 

[Maskale]

never tired CA in plastic but i guess it comes out ok?