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Old 01-08-2009, 12:23 PM
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I have a hyper 7 and some of my screws keep coming loose. what loctite do i need to use? i was thinking to use blue but i cant find any info on the forums about it. i used the search button and found a ton of threads but none on this topic. so what loctite do i need to use?
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I have a hyper 7 and some of my screws keep coming loose. what loctite do i need to use? i was thinking to use blue but i cant find any info on the forums about it. i used the search button and found a ton of threads but none on this topic. so what loctite do i need to use?
use Blue locktite on anything metal to metal. If going into plastic, and it's coming loose, either replace the part your screwing into, or use a lil CA glue.
Red loctite is to strong for Rc.
http://www.useloctite.com/products/p...cat=Removable#
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I have a hyper 7 and some of my screws keep coming loose. what loctite do i need to use? i was thinking to use blue but i cant find any info on the forums about it. i used the search button and found a ton of threads but none on this topic. so what loctite do i need to use?
Blue loctite for any screws going into metal. Use sparingly as it is a pain stripping screws that are cemented into the car. I put a small drop on a screw and then spin the screw in paper towel to get rid of excess.
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Yeah, always use blue loctite for metal to metal connections - you should never need any loctite with metal to plastic connections.
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get a BLUE loctite stick. way better than liquid. quite expensive but lasts forever
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get a BLUE loctite stick. way better than liquid. quite expensive but lasts forever
+1 The "Stick" is so much nicer then the liquid.
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+1 The "Stick" is so much nicer then the liquid.
+2 but I use red. Just a lil dab. I almost never have screws come out. When I want them to come out they will with no problem. I would never use red liquid but the red stick is not as strong.
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Originally Posted by wallot
get a BLUE loctite stick. way better than liquid. quite expensive but lasts forever
+3 on the stick!
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Blue Loctite stick way less messy and last longer
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I didnt like the stick because it doesnt hold as well.
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Get your blue loctite from your local auto parts store. You get twice as much for less $. I use the gel less messy than liquid, never tried the stick but I'm going to look for it.
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