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Old Oct 1, 2023 | 03:58 PM
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I have been looking on line for thread locker compounds. I know Loctite Red is for heavy duty applications, and Loctite Blue is for medium strength applications. I thought there was a thread locker that would work for small fasteners....3/16 and smaller.
Anyone know if there is such a product?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2023 | 04:11 PM
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Purple is the small fastener stuff, forget the number, shake real well with a new bottle to mix it.
 
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Any auto parts store that's worth their weight will have it.
 
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But is it worth it to buy any thread locker from an auto parts store? Or are the prices better online, like Amazon and eBay? I'm super low on all of mine right now and since I retired I don't have access to it anymore.
 
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Most all auto stores will be competitive with Amazon and eBay on one small item, like a tube of Thread Locker. Geez ya' tightwad, go ahead and take a chance!
 
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Sometimes you need it 'now' , sometimes a couple days wait is ok. Then a dollar or two makes little difference.
 
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Stopped by a couple stores near me and nothing but red and blue. So I ordered purple on line.
 
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