Monty Posted July 29, 2010 Share #1 Posted July 29, 2010 Well, I found out today that blue Loctite eats paint, and eats plastic. I loctited the bolts on my windshield, to keep them from coming loose. I didn't think I used very much. I put everything back together, and came inside for a few hours. I just went outside, and see the damage is done. It runs all of the way down my lower. If I try to wipe it off, it just takes the paint off. The clear deflector is etched now, and will have to be replaced. I will probably wait until winter, and then have the lowers painted, and paint the deflectors to match. It just pi$$es me off, is all. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/13thAFMonterey/Damage001.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/13thAFMonterey/Damage002.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted July 30, 2010 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2010 Man that aint good at all:doh: Thanks for the heads up. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnite Posted July 30, 2010 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2010 Dang hate to see that. :doh:I think Loctite has an acid mixed in for etching the metal surfaces it is joining. Don't know of anything to really dilute it with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted July 30, 2010 Share #4 Posted July 30, 2010 Loctite and plastic together are a big nono. Loctite will cause plastic to first melt and then become weak and brittle once it finally rehardens. Most people use a lot more than necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted July 30, 2010 Share #5 Posted July 30, 2010 Loctite actually works better with a small amount rather than a lot. I have sat through a training class given by a loctite rep. It is an anaerobic compound, which is a fancy way of saying it cures in the absences of oxygen. If a lot is used, it does not tend to fully cure on the non-compressed side of the threads. We were told that a drop at the tip of a bolt is sufficient for 1/4" fasteners. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted July 30, 2010 I usually put a little on the bolt threads, but this time, I just put a little shot inside each nutsert, then slid in the windshield, and put the bolts in. Apparently, I got way too much in that one hole. Live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted July 30, 2010 Share #7 Posted July 30, 2010 Monty, Folks may laugh, but I used regular household rubberized type caulking on most everthing on the bike..You only need something that will absorb vibration... A little rubberized caulking on the threads.. and whal al..no drips that cause damage to anything...easy to remove next time, and easy to wipe off the bolt or screw with a little WD 40 and then you are able to replace the bolt or screw after applying a little more new caulking..Just my opinion.. like ears.. everyone has at least ONE.. Sorry for the mess your in.. You have a beautiful bike too...file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Eck/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted July 30, 2010 Share #8 Posted July 30, 2010 I would suggest that you re-check all those windshield bolts again. Man, I'd hate to think that you might lose that windshield on the highway someday. That's a bad situation, anyway. I feel very sorry for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted July 30, 2010 Nemo, They are tight. I took the fairing apart today. When I reassembled, I decided to loctite the bolts, because they have come loose a few times. I even had to replace one bolt that came out and got lost. They are tight now. I wanted to make sure, before my trip to the Hub tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted July 30, 2010 Share #10 Posted July 30, 2010 Dang Monty Thats some nasty stuff. Thanks for the info. Got a new name for the Road killer Scar face:headache: Will see you and the guys tomorrow ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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