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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:11 pm
by PSL184
alanworland wrote:There's more to a good fixing than a nice shiny head.
Oh I say missus !!!!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:15 pm
by minor_hickup
bmcecosse wrote:I'm sure you CAN use Loctite! That's a new one on me !
But yes - stainless and mild steel do cause a galvanic cell, and the steel rots. How long it takes I suppose depends on dampness and how good the 'contact' between the two metals. Zinc plated screws/bolts are very much safer.
Well it says on my tube of loctite its not suitable for plastic, wood or stainless steel fastenings

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:39 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes - but there are other grades to suit.