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Old 01-29-2004, 02:37 PM
mde mde is offline
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Thread lock or Loctite the best known name will work in any application where you don't want nuts to come loose. There are many different strengths and those for special conditions like high heat.

Loctite and simular products can be used in rc apps but be aware of these things:

Make sure yours isn't too strong, due to the small scale use a weaker compound other wise you'll strip things when you need to dismanle them be especially careful of small screw heads.

I use 242 blue for most general applications. Generally red is for heat apps like engine building, don't remeber the number and green is like a bonding agent for pressed parts... don't use green on something you want to take apart.

Loctite generally activates in no oxygen, apparently, so it stays pliable or wet untill the parts are mated.

Loctite can will damage powder coat if dripped on coated items and may affect some paints, annodizing and plastics as well so test first or cry later.

You don't need much, just a drop... more isn't better here.

Its great stuff I use it a lot but haven't had a need for it on my RC car yet.
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