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Has anybody ever tried acetone to deactivate Loctite?
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:22 pm
I'm wanting to use some Loctite for a temporary thing where I need a threaded conversion guitar post to stay in a certain position, but I may need to remove it later.
I see some posts on the interweb that recommend acetone for this, just wondering if anyone here has really done this ?
I see some posts on the interweb that recommend acetone for this, just wondering if anyone here has really done this ?
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Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:25 pm to auggie
Not one Loctite, but im sure it would be work. I use a solution of 1/3 acetone, 1/3 vinegar and 1/3 water for wood glue (stuff like Titebond III) on clothes and clamps
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:27 pm to auggie
Sounds like it would work. Loctite is a material that doesn’t like acetone at all.
Also, on very stubborn and frozen metal to metal surfaces… one half acetone and one half transmission fluid. Apply liberally for a couple days and bingo. Better than any spray.
Also, on very stubborn and frozen metal to metal surfaces… one half acetone and one half transmission fluid. Apply liberally for a couple days and bingo. Better than any spray.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:29 pm to auggie
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Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:30 pm to auggie
Just get it fixed right....too much to go wrong trying to rig it
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:30 pm to auggie
Use blue loctite instead of red and you don't have to worry about it
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:32 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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Use blue loctite instead of red and you don't have to worry about it
This. Blue is meant to come back out. Red - good luck.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:33 pm to CleverUserName
I've had to fight with Loctite many times, but it never occurred to me to try acetone.
My whole life could have been easier!
My whole life could have been easier!
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:33 pm to auggie
quote:Have you ever used Loctite to keep the skinny nut on the input jack on a guitar? Mine keep loosening and tightening them without twisting the jack isn't always easy. On my E335 it fell into the body...off to the Luthier again.
I'm wanting to use some Loctite for a temporary thing
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:43 pm to auggie
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I'm wanting to use some Loctite for a temporary thing where I need a threaded conversion guitar post to stay in a certain position, but I may need to remove it later.
Just use 222 and you won't have issues with removal.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:44 pm to auggie
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guitar
Just don't get acetone on the guitar finish. It will soften most non-catalyzed paints.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:44 pm to auggie
Blue loctite will hold but is not meant to be permanent.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:44 pm to ChatGPT of LA
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Just get it fixed right....too much to go wrong trying to rig it
Well, these conversion posts are designed and sold by Joe Glaser for this purpose. He is one of the top luthiers in the business.
I am replacing the wraparound guitar bridge with a roller bridge, but the center to center post difference is a hair over 1/4 inch. that's what the conversion posts are for. I just want to make sure they stay in the right position.
The other solution is to remove the bushings for the current posts from the guitar, plug the holes and redrill in a new location. I don't want to do that to the top of this guitar.
this is a link to the conversion posts.
LINK
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:45 pm to auggie
use heat to remove loctite
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:46 pm to Large Farva
Blue Locktite, and if it refuses to let go, heat will make it let go.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:47 pm to Shexter
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Just don't get acetone on the guitar finish. It will soften most non-catalyzed paints.
This is a homemade guitar that I stained with vinegar and food coloring, it looks really cool though. It looks like it's 50 years old.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:53 pm to auggie
I don't know much about working on guitars, but I'd contact the seller and see what he recommends. Blue loctite can still be hard to remove if you use too much and I don't think heat would be a good idea with a guitar.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:55 pm to Crow Pie
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Have you ever used Loctite to keep the skinny nut on the input jack on a guitar? Mine keep loosening and tightening them without twisting the jack isn't always easy. On my E335 it fell into the body...off to the Luthier again.
I've never done it, but it will probably work.
I am in the habit of constantly checking for those working loose.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:57 pm to Obtuse1
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Just use 222 and you won't have issues with removal.
this is the right answer.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 1:58 pm to SaltyMcKracker
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I don't know much about working on guitars, but I'd contact the seller and see what he recommends.
I talked to Joe yesterday, and that's what he recommended.
I still wanted to ask other people about it though.
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