Loctite

[2EFNFAST]

This looks interesting

http://www.henkelna.com/industrial/loctite-quicktape-249-threadlocker-tape-12467.htm

Much easier than swearing at the stupid liquid bottle :rofl:

[Pollywog]

I had no idea that the complexities of putting a small amount of liquid on a bolt would be so daunting for some.

[2EFNFAST]

Originally posted by Pollywog
I had no idea that the complexities of putting a small amount of liquid on a bolt would be so daunting for some.

:whipped:

I tend to goop it all over and waste a lot, then sit there and wonder if I applied enough.

[bjstare]

1. Peel the tape from the spool.
2. Wrap the tape around the bolt.
3. Tear.
4. Toss it into your toolbox for the next time.

Thank goodness. I never would have known how to use it without the instructions.

[Mibz]

There's a gel version of blue thread lock at Auto Value that I recently used, was pretty sweet.

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[Pollywog]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST


:whipped:

I tend to goop it all over and waste a lot, then sit there and wonder if I applied enough.

A drop or one thin strip of liquid on a single side of the bolt is enough.

[2EFNFAST]

Originally posted by Pollywog


One thin strip of liquid on a single side of the bolt is enough.

yea, see I tend to apply it to 6-7threads on the bolt, all the way around. :rofl:

loctite expert I am not

[jsn]

I think i wrapped the screw too many times, but it still fits on. Can you put on too much?

[sweeks]

There's also the glue stick version.

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST


loctite expert I am not

Acting like the big bad bear to high school aged goldilocks, expert you are.

[Freeskier]

Would plumbers tape work the same I wonder?

[FiveFreshFish]

:hijack: I'll be rejoicing when there's a less messy version of anti-seize.

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[88jbody]

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
:hijack: I'll be rejoicing when there's a less messy version of anti-seize.


you can get it in a spray can.

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by Freeskier
Would plumbers tape work the same I wonder?

Pretty sure it's different stuff (performs differently)

[syritis]

the plumbers tape is just meant to gill the gaps between the thread AKA seal it.
loctite is more like glue that adheres to metal.

I used the gel, and rarely get it on my hands let alone make a mess.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by 88jbody
you can get it in a spray can.

this, some come with the red aiming extension for precision 'anti seizing'

[Zero102]

Not to be an asshole, but I just don't find it that hard to put loctite on a bolt and then thread it in the hole... I have been working on my own cars for about 10 years now and I don't think I have ever gotten loctite on my hands, or anti-seize for that matter. For anti-seize I mean come on, it comes with a brush specifically to keep your hands clean.