Thread Locker

[Fatcycledaddy]

I know that all of the bolts that hold the tupperware on has a yellow thread locker on them. I can't seam to find out what kind of thread locker it is, much less where to get it.

I have read that some thread lockers will eat away at the plastic parts, I have used Loctite Blue on my bikes for years and never had any problems with the plastics. :dontknow:

What are all of you using for thread locker? If this has been answered somewhere, sorry, I don't mean to beat a dead horse.:bdh::bdh::bdh:

 

[PW2013STL]

I know that all of the bolts that hold the tupperware on has a yellow thread locker on them. I can't seam to find out what kind of thread locker it is, much less where to get it.

I have read that some thread lockers will eat away at the plastic parts, I have used Loctite Blue on my bikes for years and never had any problems with the plastics. :dontknow:

What are all of you using for thread locker? If this has been answered somewhere, sorry, I don't mean to beat a dead horse.:bdh::bdh::bdh:

I do not use any on the screws that hold the plastic parts on and never had any come loose, but on important parts (like brake and wheels) I use blue.

 

[Bob Denman]

That's what I do also! :thumbup:

 

[Trbayth]

I use blue as well but was surprised when the blue Locktite I used for my Lidlox helmet locks came loose and I had to remove it, clean the bolt, and reapply Locktite.

 

[ARtraveler]

Locktite blue for me. :thumbup:

 

[PMK]

If you must use blue, grade 243 is the one since it does better with oils.

The yellow is a preapplied compound, done at fastener manufacturing. It is dry when installed.

To replace the yellow requires a new fastener.

 

[PistonBlown]

Ditto Locktite Blue and I use it on every bolt including the ones holding the panels - mind you that's just habit as I've owned Brit bikes in the past

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

I do not use any on the screws that hold the plastic parts on and never had any come loose, but on important parts (like brake and wheels) I use blue.

If no thread locker do you use rubber washers under the bolts to help absorb the vibration?

 

[Showie]

I use blue as well but was surprised when the blue Locktite I used for my Lidlox helmet locks came lose and I had to remove it, clean the bolt, and reapply Locktite.

Had same but lost lidlock on right side.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

OR THESE

If no thread locker do you use rubber washers under the bolts to help absorb the vibration?

Star washers .....the type that have the teeth inside the ring........jmho, ...Mike :bbq:

 

[PW2013STL]

If no thread locker do you use rubber washers under the bolts to help absorb the vibration?

No I just screw them in hand tite. I have yet to even find one loose.

 

[finless]

Blue 243

Been using that for year on RC helicopters too....

I stand by it.

Bob