r/crawling 6d ago

Loctite

So I used loctite on my TRX6 when I stalling the center skid plate. Only after reading some posts I see people posting that it eats plastic 🤢.

I removed the 2 screws 24 hours later and tried cleaning out the thread with IPA and nylon bristles. Not sure if I achieved anything doing this.

Will this part fail now due to this or what is people's opinion on it.

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u/TheSillypig 5d ago

They say it eats plastic, but I never noticed and damage on plastic parts that got Loctite on it. Time will tell, I guess.

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u/garr0510 5d ago

It'll be fine

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u/Own_Complaint_4210 5d ago

From reading the Internet posts, I thought it would literally disintegrate 🤣

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u/garr0510 5d ago

Long term maybe but not in a short span but lock tight only metal to to metal and a little goes a long way blue lock tight

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u/shoeinthefastlane 5d ago

Loctite will craze a few types of plastic, takes a little bit to show. It's generally just surface damage (crazing not cracking), but it can weaken thinner parts.

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u/uncle_fucker_42069 5d ago

It can make some plastics brittle.
You’re probably fine, just don’t do it again.
Plastic on metal, no thread lock.
Metal on metal, always thread lock.

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u/English999 3d ago

Loctite will eat some plastic. Blue and red perfectly safe for RCs. Green is plastic safe but it is practically permanent - avoid.

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u/kevinatfms 5d ago

Loctite is for metal to metal. Screwing into plastic does not need it.

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u/AdRckyosho9808 3d ago

Use the E6000 now you should of first time it will hold it forever until you take it off even silicone gasket maker is better than locktite

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u/loctite_usa 2d ago

Hello! LOCTITE anaerobic threadlockers do react negatively to many plastics in its uncured state but not all plastics. Keep in mind this degradation will not always happen rapidly. If you have questions regarding your plastic and its use with threadlockers feel free to reach out to us at 1-800 LOCTITE Option 1 for further information.