[erikk]

When using red locktite what is the best solvent to use to clean the screw threads and holes prior to putting them together?

Thanks

 

[bullet175]

Acitone is a good cleaner to use. It dries instantly and leaves no oily residue. Be sure to blow out holes after you clean them.

 

[Toten Kopf]

I use Gun Scrubber (Birchwood Casey) and it's is available at Wal-Mart ($6.50). It doesen't leave a residue and IMHO will clean just about anything. I always have 6-8 cans on hand (I love the stuff). Also use it to clean rifle parts but take care on plastic or stock finishes as it will melt or remove them.

Hope this helps.

 

[Rhino_66]

Lacquer thinner works well, too. Just watch it on painted and plastic parts. It will also melt the finish off of Romanian and other wood furniture. Like acetone, it can be bought cheaply in larger quantities. Gallon cans are only about $1.00 more than quart cans, sometimes less.

 

[sks_hunter]

loc-tite actually makes a primer that is recommended for use with their products, #736 aerosol primer. Basically, it's made of trichloroethylene and isopropyl alcohol. I would think that acetone, isopropyl alcohol(the 90% stuff), or even Brakekleen from crc would work. it just strips off and washes away any oils left behind from manufacturing the nut, bolt, or whatever have you.

 

[bullet175]

Carburator cleaner would work good. Itll really blow out the holes well too.

 

[scubadvr]

Its my understanding that brake cleaner may be a better cleaner than carb cleaner because carb cleaner can leave a residue.

 

[bullet175]

Ahhhhh yes thats right. Carb cleaner has a protectant oil in it.

 

[scubadvr]

I was not sure, however I was told by a pretty good motorcycle mechanic always to use brake cleaner over carb cleaner for that reason. Jack