Toggle Tip Question

[ngjenkins]

Hi all,

I've replaced the plastic toggle tip on my '79 Custom with a gold one. It looks great and I quite like the feel as well. But, it keeps loosening. Obviously, plastic flexes so it self tightens on the threads while metal won't do that.

My question, is there anything (some type of non-permanent glue) that I can use that won't create a giant mess and won't forever lock the tip to the switch?

Thanks!

 

[poor man's burst]

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[Wilko]

metal to metal, there is no permanent glue. Use whatever you want. it will come off.

Best is to lightly crimp the threads with a wire cutter.

 

[TM1]

Paint the threads with clear nail polish/varnish and then thread on the cap. That should hold it and you’ll still be able to swap it out if you want.

 

[DrewB]

White Elmer's will be adequate. It's strong enough to secure a bone nut.

 

[Subliminal lanimilbuS]

I would think a little white pipe thread tape would work as an option and leave nothing behind that might be a pain to scrape off.

 

[LAY-PAW]

I would think a little white pipe thread tape would work as an option and leave nothing behind that might be a pain to scrape off.

Its called Butyl tape, and I may have mangled the name, but this is a good option, and
is reversable

 

[PaulD]

Nope, it's called PTFE tape, butyl tape is a rubber sealant tape

 

[GlassSnuff]

I'd use a dab of white glue. It is water soluble, so completely removable.

 

[Lemonburst 59]

Loc-Tite 222 , easy to remove but will do the job.

 

[charliechitlins]

Stick weld.