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nail varnise?

  • 27-02-2012 01:58AM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,123 ✭✭✭


    I heard that nail varnise can be used as thread lock???? any truth in it???


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,799 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    It could work, and i've heard of it being done, but never seen it. However i would say it hardens and becomes brittle so is likely to shattter so stay with red loctite if you want something held.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,588 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    It would be soem benefit. Adding some friction to the thread. But it would be as good as proper locking fluid designed to cure anaerobically, with a much higher strength.
    I would use it on anything critical, but ok for everyday screws


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,207 ✭✭✭clivej


    Yes i use it on mount threads as it was always easy to get hold of here in the house. I would tend to put it more on the head of screws that way with some nail varnish remover it can be taken off/softened up very easy.

    its an old trick and works


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,313 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    Been used for a sealent around the AR15/M16 gas tube from the barrel for awhile by gunsmiths to prevent gas leakage.
    So it proably will work.However if there is Loctite in three strengths these days.[Blue weakest,Green the strongest] or Super glue???:P

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