Blue lock tite
I have some glass light covers that will not stay screwed in when traveling and I was wondering if I could use the blue lock tite on them to keep them attached when going down the highway??
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- "...thread locking adhesives typically rely on the electrochemical activity of a metal substrate to form a bond, surfaces must be clean to develop the full bonding strength. In the case of less electrochemically active metals such as the normally oxided surface of aluminium, an additional step of priming is required for full strength results"
mosseater wrote:
From memory, I don't think Loctite will cure unless used on metal. I am a big fan of the blue, but if the fastener is going into plastic It may not work. In fact, it may react badly with certain types of plastic. Check their website if you aren't sure.
The fixture is metal and the cover is frosted glass...- From memory, I don't think Loctite will cure unless used on metal. I am a big fan of the blue, but if the fastener is going into plastic It may not work. In fact, it may react badly with certain types of plastic. Check their website if you aren't sure.
- I think blue Loctite would work for the use you describe.
Jerry nineoaks2004 wrote:
you can also wrap the threads with tape then screwing them in, also fingernail polish as described above.
The frosted light cover has 2 nubs that fit into slots on the receptical....- you can also wrap the threads with tape then screwing them in, also fingernail polish as described above.
- Consider trying nail polish, first.
Pat - Might do better with a dab of silicone or goop or 600. A little dab may do it and not be difficult to remove.
Blue loctite is great for bolts.
