Loctite stick vs liquid

[RickDizzle]

So for as many years as I can remember I have always used liquid loctite on all my RC needs. Started using Loctite sticks and love the mess free precision approach. About to redo some steering linkage and wonder if the liquid "holds" better then the stick when dried or visa versa. Anyone ever really compare the two strength wise?

 

[Rep732]

I had the blue liquid loctite hold a little too well on my 5t steering linkages up on the servo saver and stripped out the allen side of the screw... ive used both and I agree with the less mess stick. And honestly after that I've never put loctite back on my steering assembly

 

[RickDizzle]

I had the blue liquid loctite hold a little too well on my 5t steering linkages up on the servo saver and stripped out the allen side of the screw... ive used both and I agree with the less mess stick. And honestly after that I've never put loctite back on my steering assembly

Agreed...usually never a fan of putting thread lock on steering as there is always a need to service things...however....this Raminator seems to vibrate and shake everything loose. Have had my steering loosen up a couple times already at the links. So I figure with my new set up...gonna at least throw down some blue Loctite.

 

[Rep732]

When I remove my engine adjustment "pills" from the 5t i get nervous about stripping the heads and having to notch them. How about purple loctite. It looks like it's right up our alley with the size screws and hand tool removable ?‍

 

[MonsterAir]

I had the blue liquid loctite hold a little too well on my 5t steering linkages up on the servo saver and stripped out the allen side of the screw... ive used both and I agree with the less mess stick. And honestly after that I've never put loctite back on my steering assembly

Get yourself something like this.

 

[RickDizzle]

When I remove my engine adjustment "pills" from the 5t i get nervous about stripping the heads and having to notch them. How about purple loctite. It looks like it's right up our alley with the size screws and hand tool removable ?‍ View attachment 68223

Intresting find...might be worth a try!

Get yourself something like this.

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Have a smaller version of one! Great tool. Hit it on the loctited item for a few seconds and easily breaks free. I also picked up a heat gun (recommended by some members here) great tool to help get stuff out.

 

[crucialRC]

Heat ? ??

 

[21bangbang]

If they're really stuck, get em hot, then blast em with a upside down can of air (super cold). Never met a fasgner fhat can resist.

 

[Phill2]

Get yourself something like this.

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I use a chefs blowtorch
Very similar

 

[Seandonato73]

We messed with the stick version at the machine shop for a bit, then went back to the liquid version, then found a gel version, then went back to the liquid. I didnt Monday the gel version, but it was rather expensive for the amount you paid for. The purple is pretty weak, but worth a try. I haven't had issue with the blue, and heat of necessary to get them out.

 

[RcJunkie13]

There is also a new orange loctite, it holds like red, but removes like blue...

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-25210-Strength-Removable-ThreadLocker/dp/B07R6B87S5

 

[Rep732]

The orange says its 3X the strength of blue .... you gotta read son

 

[RickDizzle]

There is also a new orange loctite, it holds like red, but removes like blue...

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-25210-Strength-Removable-ThreadLocker/dp/B07R6B87S5

Looks like a great idea...but wonder if it will be too much from a strength standpoint?

 

[RcJunkie13]

The orange says its 3X the strength of blue .... you gotta read son

• "Orange Thread locker can be removed with hand tools and does not require heating to achieve removal"

I can say the same of you ?

 

[Seandonato73]

Interesting stuff, wonder how it will pan out. My gut tells me it's too good to be real, but the reviews seem promising. Someone go buy a 3/4 empty bottle and tell us how you like it ?

 

[buzzkill]

I use Purple it works good for smaller screws

 

[WoodiE]

I prefer the stick version of loctite for sure and haven't had any issues with it not holding up.

 

[Jshaff16]

I'll take the mess. For the price the top 1/8" to 1/4" dries up un-usable on the sticks...you can usually control the waste with liquid.