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Re: nail polish for loose screws

Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2011-06-15 17:55

I'm reviving this thread because of a thread on the subject on the Musical Instrument Technician board, http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/musical_instrument_technician/messages.

There are now three versions of LocTite:

Red - makes a permanent bond that's nearly unbreakable - not right key screws

Blue - makes a strong but breakable bond - use when nail polish doesn't hold

Krauss Thread-locker - a low-strength LocTite made for this purpose http://www.krausmusic.com/adhesive/miscglue.htm, item #1245.

Krauss sells only wholesale, so you'll have to have your repair tech order it. If you do any of your own work, you should also get Krauss's superb screwdrivers and other tools.

Ken Shaw

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