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Weird... Bracelet screw vibrated loose

20 May 2017, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Blue threadlocker is rated up to 600*F so would require an open flame to break the bond when unscrewing it. For that reason I like to use purple Loctite which is rated to 300*F. I still use an alcohol lamp to loosen the bond. Alternatively clear nail polish is easily removed by dipping in acetone.

Using the purple Loctite can you still break the screw free with a screwdriver or do you need heat?

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