Removing thread lock
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Removing thread lock
Anyone have suggestions for removing thread lock from screws? I usually spray it with contact cleaner and scrub with a toothbrush, but this can be a little cumbersome. Would prefer a solution I can just soak them in.
Addtiionally, would like something to remove the thread lock from the screw holes. Engine mount as an example. I imagine that get's gunked up after a while would like to find a way to clean that out.
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RE: Removing thread lock
For screw holes, I spray wd-40 in there and work a new screw in and out of the threads.
Then use and solvent like nitro spray to clean away the wd-40
Then use and solvent like nitro spray to clean away the wd-40
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RE: Removing thread lock
Acetone is another remover like nail polish remover or some brake cleaners or carb cleaners with acetone. This will melt most thread locks than wipe away clean.
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80$ at harbor freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lite...ner-95563.html
la awesome cleaner from 1$ store
will clean anything
but it will eat the finish of ano alum
up side no smelly brake cleaner
i use it in my bedroom overnight
smells like windex
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lite...ner-95563.html
la awesome cleaner from 1$ store
will clean anything
but it will eat the finish of ano alum
up side no smelly brake cleaner
i use it in my bedroom overnight
smells like windex
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RE: Removing thread lock
I heat my screws up and the thread lock will just wipe off. For the holes, i'll thread in a clean screw and work it back and forth with the help of some kind of cleaner; alcohol, methanol, brake cleaner....
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RE: Removing thread lock
Yes as we all know after many years of R/C experience never use a Carb Cleaner on anything plastic some Brake Cleaners are also questionable. They have to be Non Chlorinated and even then some have Toluene which can harm some plastics. Nitro Cleaners are the best because they are Methanol Alcohol based for safety unless you know. I like to use either Nitro Cleaners or Denatured Alcohol on my stuff. Electric Motor Cleaners are the safest on anything R/C but dry to quick for scrubbing off burnt on oils.
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RE: Removing thread lock
I'm with ejc34710, just use heat. If it's a screw I'm concerned enough to safe just hit it with some heat, heat gun, lighter, butane etc and wipe if off. If it's a screw hole I just use my soldering iron. Stick it in the hole for a bit, heat it up and follow that up with a q-tip. Works like a charm, and the q-tip completely wicks away all the old thread lock so it's like new...no muss...no fuss.
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RE: Removing thread lock
ORIGINAL: discgolfer72
80$ at harbor freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lite...ner-95563.html
la awesome cleaner from 1$ store
will clean anything
but it will eat the finish of ano alum
up side no smelly brake cleaner
i use it in my bedroom overnight
smells like windex
80$ at harbor freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lite...ner-95563.html
la awesome cleaner from 1$ store
will clean anything
but it will eat the finish of ano alum
up side no smelly brake cleaner
i use it in my bedroom overnight
smells like windex
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ORIGINAL: redfisher1974
That would come in handy for sure.
That would come in handy for sure.
yes it does sooo much more easy
i get e feebay car thats nasty
tear it down throw all the plastic and steel parts (cant have any kind of finish) in
set it
come back in 480 seconds
and most everything is pulled out asnd wiped down loking as good as new
for the tough stuff like gelled nitro in a gas tank it takes about 3 480 second cycles
nice thing is i can clean it out throw some jewlery cleaner in it and clean my watches and the better half's bling lol(keeps her happy lol)