Here's a pretty stupid question

ge9a · #1 12-18-2005, 10:35 PM

What is the 'goop' referred to that you put on nuts/bolts to mark them in place after they are torqued? And where can I get some? I have looked around on several websites and asked in two separate hardware stores, and nobody seems to know what I'm talking about.

Thanks.

RV7Guy · #2 12-18-2005, 10:39 PM

You'll probably only find it an airport. Just order the next time you have to order stuff. You can also use nail polish in a pinch.

Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ

TShort · #3 12-18-2005, 11:04 PM

Avery and cleaveland both have it.
I think under torque seal.

https://www.averytools.com/cart/p-47...rque-seal.aspx "inspection lacquer" from avery

Cleaveland:
http://www5.mailordercentral.com/cle...sp?number=TORQ

Thomas
-8 wings

RatMan · #4 12-18-2005, 11:07 PM

Maybe "Torque Seal" is what you are looking for?

Take a look here http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/cs/sealants.html

Rat

RatMan · #5 12-18-2005, 11:09 PM

I see you're up late tonight too Thomas!

TShort · #6 12-18-2005, 11:39 PM

Yeah ... unfortunately, working the "real job," not on the RV!

Thomas

szicree · #7 12-18-2005, 11:40 PM

Torque seal is the brand name, but it's generically called inspection lacquer. Pretty sure its not really lacquer though.

Steve Zicree

ge9a · #8 12-19-2005, 10:33 AM

Thanks for all the replies.

Greg

Kahuna · #9 12-19-2005, 11:19 AM

Sate and federal agencies often referr to it as 'torque stripe.' Its all the same.

Best,

osxuser · #10 12-19-2005, 12:04 PM

And you can get it in just about ANY color. I have white, purple, blue, and green. Orange is also a popular choice. My personal favorite is green, but purple is cool as heck too.