Posted: 7/5/2009 12:25:31 PM EDT
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I tend to spill the stuff all over the place, I noticed that Brownells is selling some sort of smear-on stuff that looks really nice. Is it good to go? http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=20762/Product/_248_THREADLOCKER_STICK |
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The most important thing I've found in using threadlockers and retaining compounds is to clean and degrease the parts, using brake cleaner or such, and let air dry before application and assembly. And yes, I prefer the liquids.
Two great ones: Loctite 638. High strength retaining compound, amazing stuff. Loctite 620: not as strong as 638, but for high heat applications. I've mounted muzzle brakes with 620, and they stayed where I put them. Some shotgun maker uses 620 to glue barrels into the receivers, no threads, pins or anything else. |
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The most important thing I've found in using threadlockers and retaining compounds is to clean and degrease the parts, using brake cleaner or such, and let air dry before application and assembly. And yes, I prefer the liquids. Two great ones: Loctite 638. High strength retaining compound, amazing stuff. Loctite 620: not as strong as 638, but for high heat applications. I've mounted muzzle brakes with 620, and they stayed where I put them. Some shotgun maker uses 620 to glue barrels into the receivers, no threads, pins or anything else. Loctite primer is good for critical fasteners too |
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i remember the last time i bought loctite the stick was about 4 times the price of the liquid. Yeah but if you aren't making a mess out of it, then you're saving money by not wasting materials. I'm gonna have to try this stick, I didn't even know it existed. The little Loc-tite tubes last me a long time, but I always dispense way more than I intended. This should be a dandy solution 
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