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Posted: 5/24/2019 8:53:47 PM EDT

It has its uses but you don't need it on everything.

Posted: 5/24/2019 8:56:08 PM EDT

[#1]

but maybe you do

Posted: 5/24/2019 8:56:54 PM EDT

[#2]

Loctite does NOT belong on hot dogs or hamburgers

Posted: 5/24/2019 8:58:03 PM EDT

[#3]

this thread needs Loctite

Posted: 5/24/2019 8:59:21 PM EDT

[#4]

Blue is actually an excellent "personal lubricant".

Posted: 5/24/2019 8:59:21 PM EDT

[#5]

You're not my supervisor.

Posted: 5/24/2019 8:59:46 PM EDT

[#6]

I change it up and use roksett sometimes.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:00:10 PM EDT

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Bazinga!

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:01:01 PM EDT

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You need to tighten this thread up op.

just tighten till you feel it stretch, then stop. Its what all the pros do.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:01:02 PM EDT

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Unlike ketchup, if used sparingly with mustard on a hot dog it adds an unusual flavor.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:01:49 PM EDT

[#10]

Almost everything threaded needs either Loctite, Teflon tape, pipe dope or anti-seize. Choose wisely.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:02:18 PM EDT

[#11]

I just used it for scope rings first one I've ever tried it on and now I see this

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:02:46 PM EDT

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Almost everything threaded needs either Loctite, Teflon tape, pipe dope or anti-seize. Choose wisely.

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And sometimes staking.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:03:12 PM EDT

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I use blue Loctite regularly. I have a tube of red Loctite that I put a piece of masking tape on and wrote "DO NOT USE" on, so when I do use it, I take a minute to think "Do you REALLY want to do this"?

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:03:22 PM EDT

[#14]

Which Loctite? 222, 242, 262, sleeve retaining, pipe sealant......??????

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:03:52 PM EDT

[#15]

We have harleys, trust me, we need it on everything........

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:04:21 PM EDT

[#16]

Thanks for wasting electricity and bandwidth Op... When the earth dies from cow farts next week. It will all be your fault.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:04:21 PM EDT

[#17]

Agreed.

Loctite is wimpy. Smear the threads with JB Weld, then torque to spec

Will not come loose.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:04:27 PM EDT

[#18]

Purple, for most small screw gun applications.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:04:58 PM EDT

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A buddy called me complaining he bought a used lower and Someone had red loctited the receiver extension on.

oops

knew one of those would come back to me haunt me

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:05:36 PM EDT

[#20]

I'd rather see blue loctite used where it isn't necessary than not used where it is. But no, it really doesn't need to be on every fastener.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:05:56 PM EDT

[#21]

I like to mix loctite and anti-seize onto my hardware to see which one wins.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:06:50 PM EDT

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You’re not the boss of me.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:08:25 PM EDT

[#23]

Whatever you do don't read the instructions on how to use it first. Just dump that shit
all over everything you'll be good.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:09:10 PM EDT

[#24]

There's actually around 10 different "blue" Loctite products.

2400, 084, 083, 243, 2422, 242, 248, 249, 2432

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:09:33 PM EDT

[#25]

I use elmers all purpose for most of my loctite applications. Stays put under use and comes free when a screw driver is applied.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:09:59 PM EDT

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I just used it for scope rings first one I've ever tried it on and now I see this

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You did the correct thing. Loctite is needed on rings for sure. Ignore OP.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:09:59 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/24/2019 9:10:00 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/24/2019 9:10:14 PM EDT

[#29]

Installed an RMR on my FN 509T exactly per instructions with no loctite.

Damn thing nearly fell off after two range sessions.

It has loctite on it now.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:10:34 PM EDT

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It has its uses but you don't need it on everything.

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Examples of when and when not to use locktite?

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:12:22 PM EDT

[#31]

I prefer the green loctite. Just to fuck with people.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:13:17 PM EDT

[#32]

I loctite all the things.

Drill rig says so.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:16:47 PM EDT

[#33]

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Examples of when and when not to use locktite?

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Blue on rings, mounts, m-lok parts, receiver extensions (with staking), red on gas block set screws, red or rockset on flash hiders. Blue also on set screws on many machined receivers that use set screws for small parts instead of roll pins.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:17:52 PM EDT

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Loctite does NOT belong on hot dogs or hamburgers

Unlike ketchup, if used sparingly with mustard on a hot dog it adds an unusual flavor.

I'll take your word for it.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:19:16 PM EDT

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Loctite does NOT belong on hot dogs or hamburgers

Unlike ketchup, if used sparingly with mustard on a hot dog it adds an unusual flavor.

I'll take your word for it.

It tastes fantastic.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:22:29 PM EDT

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I like to mix loctite and anti-seize onto my hardware to see which one wins.

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Posted: 5/24/2019 9:23:37 PM EDT

[#37]

Just use Black RTV Sealant

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:24:32 PM EDT

[#38]

Guess I’m going to have to upgrade to friction and stir welding. Bastards will never come loose now.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:41:01 PM EDT

[#39]

Is this a Magpul call out thread?

Magpul cracks me up. Loctite..... On plastic.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:44:16 PM EDT

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I have never used locktite. I had a grip screw come out of my sig the other day. What color would be right for that

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:44:52 PM EDT

[#41]

I put blue loctite on lots of shit. It acts as an anti seize measure, in addition to preventing loosening.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:46:00 PM EDT

[#42]

Definitely don't put red loctite on your ex's car's lug nuts. That would be bad.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:46:00 PM EDT

[#43]

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Posted: 5/24/2019 9:46:54 PM EDT

[#44]

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Posted: 5/24/2019 9:47:04 PM EDT

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I have never used locktite. I had a grip screw come out of my sig the other day. What color would be right for that

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Most will say blue but I’d go with 222MS purple or Vibra-TITE VC-3.

Posted: 5/24/2019 9:47:45 PM EDT

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I have never used locktite. I had a grip screw come out of my sig the other day. What color would be right for that

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It's a Sig, their grip screws are made to come out. Why do you think every P238/P938 with Hogue grips has one screw on each side?

No amount of loctite can help you.