- Brand: Team Losi Racing
- Model Number: Z-TLR76009
- Product Type: Threadlock Compound
- Threadlock Colour: Blue
- Formula Type: Permanent Removable Threadlock
- Application: RC vehicle fastener security
- Curing Method: Anaerobic polymerisation
- Removability: Removable with standard hand tools
- Suitable for: All RC racing applications including buggies, truggies, and competition vehicles
- Category: TLR Pit Accessories
- Category: TLR RC Track Supplies
Overview
The TLR TLR Lok Threadlock Blue Z-TLR76009 is an essential pit accessory designed specifically for RC racing enthusiasts and competitors who demand precision engineering and reliability. Manufactured by Team Losi Racing, one of the world's most recognised names in RC competition, this threadlock compound represents the same exacting standards found in every aspect of TLR's product lineup. Whether you're preparing an RC buggy, truggy, or any competition-grade RC vehicle for race day, threadlock is a critical component in your pit bench arsenal.
Threadlock serves a vital function in RC racing: it permanently secures fasteners and prevents them from vibrating loose during high-speed operation. The TLR Lok Threadlock Blue is specifically formulated to provide a permanent locking solution whilst remaining removable when necessary with standard hand tools. This makes it the ideal choice for RC car UK enthusiasts who want to maintain their vehicles without causing damage to delicate fasteners or component threads. From the moment you start assembling your RC buggy to the final pre-race inspection, threadlock is one of those non-negotiable pit supplies that separates well-maintained competition vehicles from those prone to mechanical failure.
Team Losi Racing's extensive experience in RC racing excellence is evident in every product they offer, including this threadlock compound. If you're serious about your RC hobby—whether you're a seasoned competitor, a weekend racer, or someone building their first ready to run RC vehicle—having genuine TLR pit accessories like this threadlock on your bench demonstrates a commitment to the same winning strategy employed by TLR Factory Team drivers. Make this blue threadlock a permanent part of your RC racing setup.
Key Features
- Permanent Threadlock Formula — The blue formulation is engineered to create a permanent bond between fasteners and threaded holes, ensuring that critical bolts, set screws, and fasteners remain absolutely secure during intense RC racing conditions where vibration and high-speed operation would normally cause fasteners to loosen.
- Removable with Standard Tools — Unlike some permanent adhesives, this blue threadlock formula allows for fastener removal using conventional hand tools when needed, making it practical for maintenance, rebuilding, and parts replacement without requiring heat or special solvents that could damage delicate RC components.
- Professional-Grade Pit Accessory — Developed and used by TLR Factory Team drivers and competitive RC racers worldwide, this threadlock represents the same professional standards employed in every aspect of Team Losi Racing's competition programme, giving you access to race-proven pit supplies designed for serious RC competitors.
- Essential for RC Vehicle Assembly — Whether you're assembling a new RC buggy from scratch, performing pre-race maintenance on an existing truggy, or making mid-event adjustments to your RC car UK setup, threadlock is an indispensable pit bench component that prevents costly mechanical failures during competition.
- Long Shelf Life — As a genuine Team Losi Racing pit accessory, this threadlock maintains its effectiveness over extended storage periods, ensuring you always have reliable threadlock available whenever you need to work on your RC vehicles without worrying about product degradation.
Technical Performance
The TLR Lok Threadlock Blue Z-TLR76009 is formulated to provide permanent fastener locking suitable for all RC racing applications. Blue threadlock, as distinguished from red permanent varieties, creates a very strong permanent bond whilst remaining removable with standard hand tools and normal mechanical effort. This balance between security and serviceability is essential in RC racing, where you frequently need to access fasteners for maintenance, adjustment, and repair work. The compound cures through anaerobic polymerisation—a chemical process that occurs in the absence of oxygen—meaning it bonds strongest in the tight spaces between fastener and threaded hole whilst remaining liquid until application. This makes it ideal for securing socket head cap screws, set screws, and all types of threaded fasteners commonly found on RC buggies, truggies, and competition vehicles. The permanent nature of the formula ensures that vibration, impacts, and the extreme operating conditions of RC racing cannot cause fasteners to gradually loosen over time, a common problem that can lead to loss of handling characteristics, mechanical failure, or complete component detachment during a race.
What's in the Box
- TLR Lok Threadlock Blue compound in original Team Losi Racing container
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do I need threadlock for my RC car UK setup? — During RC racing, the intense vibration from high-speed operation, jumps, and rough terrain causes fasteners to gradually vibrate loose over time. Threadlock permanently secures these fasteners so they cannot come undone, preventing mechanical failures that could lose you a race or damage your vehicle. Every serious RC competitor uses threadlock on critical fasteners.
- What is the difference between blue and red threadlock? — Blue threadlock creates a permanent bond that is removable with normal hand tools and standard effort, making it ideal for RC racing where you frequently need to access fasteners for maintenance and adjustments. Red threadlock is an even stronger permanent formula intended for fasteners that should never be removed. For RC applications, blue is the standard choice.
- Is threadlock suitable for beginners? — Yes, absolutely. Threadlock is not complex or difficult to use. Simply apply a small amount around the fastener threads before installation, then allow it to cure according to product instructions. It's an essential pit accessory that every RC racer, from beginners to professionals, should have available.
- How much threadlock do I need to apply? — Only a small amount is necessary—typically one or two drops around the fastener threads is sufficient. Excessive application serves no purpose and simply wastes product. A single container lasts a very long time even with regular RC racing use.
- Can threadlock damage delicate RC components? — No. Threadlock is specifically designed for use in precision mechanical applications like RC racing, where component integrity is critical. The blue formula is removable with standard tools, meaning you can remove and re-apply it without harming fasteners, threads, or other components.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the TLR TLR Lok Threadlock Blue Z-TLR76009 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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