Loctite/Permatex threadlocker on Canopy

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Loctite/Permatex threadlocker on Canopy

Postby lpaaruule » Mon Jan 01, 2018 10:18 pm

During engine testing run-ups I discovered that I had lost one of the screws that holds on the canopy. I've heard that using Loctite on the screws that hold on the canopy will damage the canopy. However, I found the following "plastic safe" treadlocker, and tested it on a couple scrap pieces of the canopy for a couple days. I didn't see any damage to the scrap pieces, so I used it on all the screws on my canopy. So far, so good - Your mileage may vary.


Permatex 19920 Plastic Threadlocker, 10 ml
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ERTZWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I had also tried two part epoxy on a couple screws. It seemed to work well too, but was messier, and the kind I had started hardening too quickly.
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Re: Loctite/Permatex threadlocker on Canopy

Postby rdsafe » Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:25 pm

Wait a minute - Wait a minute.
The way I read it - it's for use on plastic pieces - Plastic screws and nuts.
It doesn't say anything about metal screws in aluminum.
But, what do I know.
Use it, if you think it will work!

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Re: Loctite/Permatex threadlocker on Canopy

Postby rick9mjn » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:10 am

hello.....as a side note about.....Permatex 19920 Plastic Threadlocker, 10 ml,,,,,,,
please look under """Product description""", in the listed link, on post #1
you will see.....(((((They also seal the threads against leakage, preventing rust and corrosion)))
there may be more info elsewere.

you all stay warn...good day / rick
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Re: Loctite/Permatex threadlocker on Canopy

Postby Bryan Cotton » Sat Jan 13, 2018 2:05 pm

How about a drop of rustoleum on the threads?
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