Threadlocker Removal ?

[rcagp]

What is the best way to clean threadlocker of from bolts so they are clean to reinstall ? Thanks for any help.

[doesgo]

It's probably best to do so, but I've NEVER done it and haven't had any problems with repeat applications of threadlock. I wouldn't worry about it.

[kitty]

I was told to soak them in acetone overnight, but I soaked a bunch of my screws for a few days and the threadlock still would not come off. It'll look loose while in the acetone but as soon as you pull a screw out, the acetone dries and the threadlock goes back to a solid. If someone can come up with a real alternative, I'm game to try it. I've had a few screws get so much threadlock buildup on them that I've resorted to using a wire wheel on my Dremel, but that's pretty time consuming.

[Seabass202]

I thread a clean nut on the screw to remove the majority of the thread lock, then use my xacto knife and a towel. I pinch the screw between the two and twist the screw so the xacto follows the threads usually only takes once or twice to remove all locktite I have also found the blue locktite called titen' is about the best.

[Duster_360]

I've not seen a good way of cleaning screws to remove "spent" loctite. I've been using a set of small wire brushes to remove it for a long time. I admit to not cleaning it off before re-using more as mentioned. Works for a while, but eventually you have a prob. I bought a box of the correct screws and when the spent loctite builds up badly, I just toss it and use a new one.

[AudiTT-Quattro]

Depending on which threadlocker you use, slap the soldering iron on it for a while then just whipe the threadlock off with a towel. Just be careful, that'll be one hot screw (for obvious reasons.) I would imagine an open flame would work faster.

[savagemachine]

Just order a screw kit for which ever truck your running then all soeted as the 1;s with threadlock on you can bin then and then replace with the new ones thats one hell of an easy solution if you ask me try this guy hes cool;
www.JE Spares.co.uk

Savagemachine

[bripps]

Just buy a cheap tap n die set. Or just buy the indidual pieces u may need. Takes 1 second on the result is a clean thread. After all it's not a bad idea to chase the threads anyway.

[Allister254]

i,d just use a tooth brush

[kitty]

i,d just use a tooth brush
Have you ever tried to use a toothbrush against dried-up threadlock residue on a screw? I seriously doubt it. That is, unless it's a metal-wire toothbrush, but even then it would take some serious scrubbing.

[RC Jack]

What is the best way to clean threadlocker of from bolts so they are clean to reinstall ? Thanks for any help.

A propane torch will heat it enough so that it turns to powder, just don't get the screws cherry red! Heat it just enough to dry the Threadlocker.

[bripps]

I know it won't matter, but when u heat and cool a screw, it changes the temperment of the material. I'd still just chase the threads. Safe and perfect.

[22benjamin22]

The easiest way to remove dried on crusty Loctite of screws/bolts is to simply put a drop of new loctite on it, then twist it in a rag/shop towell (act like you are screwing/unscrewing it into the rag). This will reactivate the loctite and make it liquid and it will wipe right off. This also cleans the dirt and contaminants off the screw, so it is ready for re-use.

Simple, quick and easy.

[kitty]

Well slap me on the butt and call me Mabel. Sometimes the best answer is the most simple one. Benjamin, I'll have to give that a go. Thanks!