I believe that MEK (methyl-ethyl-keytone) will dissolve and slowly penetrate the Loctite variety you are dealing with here. MEK is evil stuff, very bad for you to come into contact with (read the warnings and follow them closely). It will also ruin/remove paint, so you'll have to judge whether it can be applied where you need it in a way that will avoid doing damage.
The temperature you need to get these compounds to break down aren't all that extreme. If you can get it up to 350 degrees farenheit or so it'll give way. Many paints (and powercoat) can survive having these temperatures in the neighborhood (cooling rags help, too).
Good luck.
Scott Minneman San Francisco, CA, USA
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Bob Freitas Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:18 PM To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS Subject: [CR]Loctite types and removal
There are many numbers and colors but what you see most often is Blue(#242) or Red (#271/292) Blue is removable with tools while Red requires quite a bit of heat (toasted paint) They are both sealers so it could be no matter what penetrant you use it will be all for nothing. I would try the hair dryer in combination with tools first , then move on to the items that will damage and mar
BOB FREITAS
MILL VALLEY, CA USA