CA glue.

[FastEddy]

I took a good hit on my skid plate last night.
It pulled a few screws loose that connect the skid to the bulkhead (Stock) and now they wont tighten.

I have heard of using CA glue in the hole. Is this a good fix or will they pull out the first time I take a hit? I have a new set of bulks but no time to change them before tonight.

 

[Retread316]

If you've got a new set to put in...you might as well give it a try. I wouldn't use something like epoxy...but CA could be "convinced" to loosen up when ur ready to put the new bulks in place.

 

[Best Tmaxx Ever]

If it is just the screws that keep coming loose then why not just use a bit of lock-tight ?

 

[FastEddy]

Dont like locktight on plastic.
Ill try the CA and let you know.

 

[NCNitro]

Fast Eddy, did it hold up? Let us know how you made out.

 

[FastEddy]

It held up for a bit. Normal driving and light runs on the track.
Once I pushed the truck and took some full speed jumps they popped out.

Conclusion:
A good quick fix for the average backyard basher.
Nothing can take the place of proper repair and replacement of worn or broken parts.

 

[Easy-MAXX]

for maxxin at he limits,a bodge repair is only good while it is in the workshop.some will work,some will not,the ones that don`t work are horrible when you go out again and it fails therefore ending the bash or race.

 

[nitroboy543]

easy maxx

lol you said bodge, thats what they say on junkyard wars..

when i strip plastic parts, i try and make a bolt at the other end, but I'm not sure if that would work wiht the bulks...

 

[FastEddy]

I like to do things once and do them right. Its nice to know little tricks like this for field repairs but nothing replaces god ole TLC and new parts.

 

[Fett]

I wonder if some silicone sealant/adhesive would hold up ok for 1 night of bashing. I would think it would take more jolts then CA.

 

[FlyinRazorback]

While we are talking CA, has anyone else had problems with it. When I first started using it on my planes I didn't have any problems. Over time, my eyes would swell and water and my nose would get all stuffed up. I figured I was developing an allergy so I tried all different types of brands. I found that the odorless types weren't quite as bad. Anyone else have this problem?