nhglyn Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I took a CMore off my frame and need to clean the blue loctite residue off the screws before reattaching. What can I soak the screws in that will soften/remove that loctite residue? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 If you are reattaching, why bother! Add fresh LocTite & tighten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 If I am into it I clean them with a bronze brush. Hold on to them with the Allen and scrub. Make sure you degrease or use Loctite prep before installing is the most important thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusher Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Acetone (Nail Polish Remover) on a Q-tip should work well and it should prep (de-grease) the area so when re-applying fresh lock-tite you are good to go. Be careful I don't know what acetone will do to the composite grip, as I have never tested one with it but acetone does melt many types of plastics (can you say pile of goo?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 (edited) Loctite makes thier own remover called chisel. It's really good stuff and will remove loctite residue right down to bare metal. If you aren't in a hurry, a long soaking in acetone will also work. To remove any of the Loctite adhesives from screws you can simply burn it off with a propane torch then brush the carbon off with a wire brush. Edited September 26, 2006 by Ron Ankeny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 And remember to use the Locktite Primer before you put it all back together. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Loctite makes thier own remover and it works fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 i second burning it off. works good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrd Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Chisel is great stuff but remember it will take off paint, skin, and anything else it touches. Brake cleaner, acetone, or fingernail polish remover without the conditioners all work well, MEK is even better but will cause your liver to go south faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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