Locktite 518 still tacky

[samaritan]

Does Locktite 518 ever get hard? If its tacky will it seal properly? Should I just use Dirko ht?

 

[HD2010]

With the absence of air it does. It is an Anaerobic sealer.

 

[slowcar281]

It’s meant to cure in between 2 rigid surfaces with the absence of air. I’ve used it several times with great results. Any of 518 that squeezes out can easily be wiped away at any time as it won’t harden.

Another good thing to use is the 7649 loctite primer on the surfaces before you apply the 518. It cuts the cure time considerably and is supposed to strengthen the bond.

 

[samaritan]

It’s meant to cure in between 2 rigid surfaces with the absence of air. I’ve used it several times with great results. Any of 518 that squeezes out can easily be wiped away at any time as it won’t harden.

Another good thing to use is the 7649 loctite primer on the surfaces before you apply the 518. It cuts the cure time considerably and is supposed to strengthen the bond.

Thanks for the info!

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

It does separate, shake well.