My Loctite Blue threadlocker was getting low and I purchased a 10cc bottle of Hondalock 2 Threadlocker Medium Strength about 6 months ago on the presumption is was essentially the same thing. However, I did look up the Hondalocker earlier today (which I acknowledge I should have done before I purchased it) and see that Hondalock is not exactly the same as Loctite.
Hondalock 2 – Medium-strength, orange-colored threadlock for medium- torque fasteners.
Hondalock 2HT – High-temperature, red-colored threadlock for medium-torque fasteners in high-temperature applications such as cylinder head exhaust studs.
Hondalock 3 – High-strength, green colored threadlock for semipermanent and or high-torque fasteners. Helps retain gears, bearings and pulleys to their shafts.
As I read the above is seems that while the verbiage is not identical the Hondalock 1 is for frequently removed and/or low-torque fasteners and the Hondalock 2 (the stuff I purchased) is similar to #1, but for higher torque fasteners i.e. frequently removed and/or medium-torque fasteners.
I'm going to be using this for caliper bolts at about 25 ft. lbs. Based on above would the Hondalock 2 be OK?
As an aside to above I've always understood that Loctite blue was non permanent and Loctite red was permanent. I've never seen any qualifier or distinction between low, medium or high torque fasteners. Is Honda making it more complicated than it needs to be or are the various Honda threadlockers products better than the seemingly more generic Loctite ones?
HondaLOCK
Hondalock 1 – Low-strength, blue colored threadlock for frequently removed and/or low-torque fasteners. Protects against corrosion and wear. Resists vibration, moisture and most chemicals.Hondalock 2 – Medium-strength, orange-colored threadlock for medium- torque fasteners.
Hondalock 2HT – High-temperature, red-colored threadlock for medium-torque fasteners in high-temperature applications such as cylinder head exhaust studs.
Hondalock 3 – High-strength, green colored threadlock for semipermanent and or high-torque fasteners. Helps retain gears, bearings and pulleys to their shafts.
As I read the above is seems that while the verbiage is not identical the Hondalock 1 is for frequently removed and/or low-torque fasteners and the Hondalock 2 (the stuff I purchased) is similar to #1, but for higher torque fasteners i.e. frequently removed and/or medium-torque fasteners.
I'm going to be using this for caliper bolts at about 25 ft. lbs. Based on above would the Hondalock 2 be OK?
As an aside to above I've always understood that Loctite blue was non permanent and Loctite red was permanent. I've never seen any qualifier or distinction between low, medium or high torque fasteners. Is Honda making it more complicated than it needs to be or are the various Honda threadlockers products better than the seemingly more generic Loctite ones?
