How to get loc tite residue off?

[Tim K]

I've got a free float rail that's all gooped up with loc-tite residue. I've hit it with laquer thinner, acetone, xylene, and alcohol. No bueno.

Any idea how to get this off?

[MarkCO]

Hit it with a propane torch, then some brake parts cleaner and a brass brush. May take a few tries, but that has worked best for me.

Rockset is a whole other mess, but hot water soak and a brass brush seems to work, again with a few tries.

[Tim K]

Thanks. On a whim I tried a razor blade (it's a smooth part) and it came right off. Good to know the other method for the future, though.

[Zach O]

Yup, FIRE!!

[XC700116]

Just make sure you use non-chloronated parts cleaner when you do it, high heat and chloronated chemicals can leave your lungs pretty much shredded in a single wiff. You shouldn't be getting it that hot when melting away a little loctite, but shit happens and that's not a good one to have happen.

[skullybones]

Q: How can I remove a fastener that is "permanently" locked in?

A: The application of heat is needed to remove a fastener that can't be removed with a hand tool. Temperatures of 325F (http://viglink.pgpartner.com/rd.php?r=402&m=1057410567&q=n&rdgt=1413983380&it=1414415380&et=1414588180&priceret=394.79&pg=~~3&k=1e1808e5abaa6a68291f865649b77501&source=feed&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eamazon%2Ecom%2Fdp%2FB0095ZG CMQ%2Fref%3Dasc%5Fdf%5FB0095ZGCMQ3367076%3Fsmid%3D ATVPDKIKX0DER%26tag%3Dpg%2D1585%2D01%2D20%26linkCo de%3Ddf0%26creative%3D395093%26creativeASIN%3DB009 5ZGCMQ&st=feed&mt=~~~~~~~~n~~~) and above is needed to break down a standard anaerobic, 500F for high temperature Anaerobics. A heat gun or propane torch is commonly used to do this process, and careful disassembly should occur while parts are still hot. Once apart, and cooled, use methylene chloride (Chisel #79040) to remove cured excess material. Always wipe down the fasteners with clean up solvent to remove the wax film that Chisel (http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=chisel) leaves on the surface.

Just for future reference. The "Chisel" product is called gasket remover, but it works wonders at removing excess LocTite of any strength.

[Great-Kazoo]

Just for future reference. The "Chisel" product is called gasket remover, but it works wonders at removing excess LocTite of any strength.

Ask the experts, the experts answer. Looks like a drive down to my supply house, something else to have on hand.