Has anyone else got rusty screws?

emberjelly · 06-28-2012, 01:32 AM

My 6hv has rusty screws, do all compass models have this? Is it a concern?

lotus7 · 06-28-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by emberjelly

My 6hv has rusty screws, do all compass models have this? Is it a concern?

Even my 600E and K3d far as far back as 2008 had this issue - never was a problem but certainly doesn't look good
I just spray some Q20 and wipe off when it becomes visible

dankcincy · 06-28-2012, 05:53 AM

Its not just a compass thing. All of my byrds are like that.

Mixmaster Pilot · 06-28-2012, 06:12 AM

Had my 7HV from launch, flew in spits of rain and high humidity during the build up to the rain season, but no issues with rust on my bolts (just doing a rebuild atm). But I haven't flown it in the salty air near an ocean yet.

Gawl · 06-28-2012, 06:29 AM

My 7HV has this too on the bolts holding the control arms. I now store my heli in the bag for it with silca gel beads and that has helped. I also add a few drops of Clp to those screw heads after wiping it down for the day too.

Mixmaster Pilot · 06-28-2012, 07:31 AM

Spoke too soon, found 2 bolts with some minor surface rust.

lotus7 · 06-28-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mixmaster Pilot

some minor surface rust.

And I am damn sure the bolt will not just rust away during the active life of the heli
BTW , surface rust can be a good thing , it can form a patina which which inhibits deeper rust

ScotY · 06-29-2012, 01:37 PM

You will have bought the latest and greatest helicopter long before rusty screws will ever be a structural issue but, yes, it is not attractive. If you like to keep things looking nice, use a Q-tip and a good protectant on the screws. Q-tip keeps it from getting on everything. I use an aircraft corrosion product, can't remember what it's called but anything will work.

Ah Clem · 07-01-2012, 05:10 PM

I have not run into this.

I will look at some of my older Compass machines this week, to see if there is any rust present.

The Atom 500, 6HV and 7HV are clean.

Eric Brandenburg · 07-01-2012, 07:49 PM

This comes from a lack of oil on the bolts during shipping, you may see this with tail hubs as well.

Rob43 · 07-02-2012, 06:56 AM

It'll happen wether they are rusty when received or not. As soon as we degrease them with acetone for using threadlocker, they will begin to rust unless kept oiled.

BakedMopar · 07-02-2012, 05:22 PM

All my helis except my Aligns have rust on the screws. Maybe Aligns aren't made with real metal. LOL

BBRFST · 07-07-2012, 11:09 AM

I smell a conspiracy

"bbrfst" ( )( )

Airworks · 07-12-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BakedMopar

All my helis except my Aligns have rust on the screws. Maybe Aligns aren't made with real metal. LOL

from my experience , i can say they aren't! i think they are made of putty or something...HAHAHA cause , hex wrenches and putty acts about the same as gettin one of those out!
they are plated...old ones used to be chromed , those were realllyyy bad!

Trulsen · 07-14-2012, 04:16 AM

You dont have to use acetone on them prior to threadlock. If you are using the real Henkel Loctite, example 243 as I use then that has emulsifier or what you call it. Similar technology as how you get oil to bind with water. So the thread locker will stick very well even if there are a little bit of oil on it. Its enough to dry it off with a dry cloth prior to applying Loctite...

emberjelly · 07-14-2012, 06:06 PM

I use the proper stuff and still acetone the feathering shaft screws

Mr Nice Guy · 07-17-2012, 10:36 AM

I have a couple of friends that keep their helis in their garages and they have rusty screws. I keep mine in my air conditioned house and mine are not at all rusty. This is regardless of brand.

snaaakeey · 07-18-2012, 09:59 AM

Over here if you "have a rusty screw" it means you like the older woman if you know what I mean fellas

GimpyGolden · 07-31-2012, 07:30 PM

No rusty screws but I got a rusty tail hub today.
Ah well, it spins so fast the rust will just fling off.

Newguy79 · 08-01-2012, 09:18 AM

I don't have any on my 3D plus but this really comes down to how the bird is stored and cleaned. I use gun oil to prevent rust on the screws (Remington oil with Teflon lubricant) and also I us a break free gun cloth that has silicone on it. My bird is stored in my basement

06-28-2012, 01:32 AM	#1
emberjelly Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia	Has anyone else got rusty screws? My 6hv has rusty screws, do all compass models have this? Is it a concern?

06-28-2012, 05:53 AM	#3
dankcincy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio, USA	Its not just a compass thing. All of my byrds are like that. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ):> Compass 7HV, Atom 500 "Some men just want to watch the world burn"

06-28-2012, 06:12 AM	#4
Mixmaster Pilot Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Had my 7HV from launch, flew in spits of rain and high humidity during the build up to the rain season, but no issues with rust on my bolts (just doing a rebuild atm). But I haven't flown it in the salty air near an ocean yet. __________________ Compass Atom 7HV, Scorp HK3 4035 hand wound by Mauro - 6x7x1.32 YY 430KV, CGY750 Beam E4, 6S, looking for a new FBL unit, BX is getting removed! Formerly owned - Blade mCP X V2 - Blade 400 FBL BeastX

06-28-2012, 06:29 AM	#5
Gawl Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arlington TX	My 7HV has this too on the bolts holding the control arms. I now store my heli in the bag for it with silca gel beads and that has helped. I also add a few drops of Clp to those screw heads after wiping it down for the day too. __________________ Team Synergy VP Racing Fuels Team Scorpion

06-28-2012, 07:31 AM	#6
Mixmaster Pilot Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Spoke too soon, found 2 bolts with some minor surface rust. __________________ Compass Atom 7HV, Scorp HK3 4035 hand wound by Mauro - 6x7x1.32 YY 430KV, CGY750 Beam E4, 6S, looking for a new FBL unit, BX is getting removed! Formerly owned - Blade mCP X V2 - Blade 400 FBL BeastX

06-29-2012, 01:37 PM	#8
ScotY Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: USA	You will have bought the latest and greatest helicopter long before rusty screws will ever be a structural issue but, yes, it is not attractive. If you like to keep things looking nice, use a Q-tip and a good protectant on the screws. Q-tip keeps it from getting on everything. I use an aircraft corrosion product, can't remember what it's called but anything will work.

07-01-2012, 05:10 PM	#9
Ah Clem Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alhambra, CA	I have not run into this. I will look at some of my older Compass machines this week, to see if there is any rust present. The Atom 500, 6HV and 7HV are clean. __________________ KBDD-Team Pilot Team Compass / ProStar Hobby Gens Ace Field Representative Warp 360, 7HV,Knight Pro,Knight 3D, Atom 500, Odin II, 6HV, 3D Plus, Knight 50

07-01-2012, 07:49 PM	#10
Eric Brandenburg Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI	This comes from a lack of oil on the bolts during shipping, you may see this with tail hubs as well. __________________ Give me a lever long enough and I'll move the world... ):> Team Helifreak!

07-02-2012, 06:56 AM	#11
Rob43 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, MI - USA	It'll happen wether they are rusty when received or not. As soon as we degrease them with acetone for using threadlocker, they will begin to rust unless kept oiled. __________________ = R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. b43 = Team Compass Support

07-02-2012, 05:22 PM	#12
BakedMopar Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hilo,HI	All my helis except my Aligns have rust on the screws. Maybe Aligns aren't made with real metal. LOL

07-07-2012, 11:09 AM	#13
BBRFST Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Garden Grove, California	I smell a conspiracy "bbrfst" ( )( ) __________________ Atom 500 VBar (Takes a licking), MCPx 2s (Flying To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ), Atom 7HV-Bar (Flying LARGE!!)

07-14-2012, 04:16 AM	#15
Trulsen Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norway	You dont have to use acetone on them prior to threadlock. If you are using the real Henkel Loctite, example 243 as I use then that has emulsifier or what you call it. Similar technology as how you get oil to bind with water. So the thread locker will stick very well even if there are a little bit of oil on it. Its enough to dry it off with a dry cloth prior to applying Loctite... __________________ - Futaba 14FG \| TT Mini Titan V2 BeastX \| Compass Warp 360BeastX \| Logo 600 SX V-bar \| Outrage Velocity 50N2 V-bar -

07-14-2012, 06:06 PM	#16
emberjelly Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia	I use the proper stuff and still acetone the feathering shaft screws

07-17-2012, 10:36 AM	#17
Mr Nice Guy Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne, FL	I have a couple of friends that keep their helis in their garages and they have rusty screws. I keep mine in my air conditioned house and mine are not at all rusty. This is regardless of brand. __________________ Knock on the sky and listen to the sound

07-18-2012, 09:59 AM	#18
snaaakeey Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: london	Over here if you "have a rusty screw" it means you like the older woman if you know what I mean fellas __________________ 6hv (fb) 7hv DX8

07-31-2012, 07:30 PM	#19
GimpyGolden Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada, Ontario	No rusty screws but I got a rusty tail hub today. Ah well, it spins so fast the rust will just fling off. __________________ Scott RCHeliCanada.com -Rep Compass 7Hv - Synergy E5 - Logo 600 Next: 6Hv Ultimate

08-01-2012, 09:18 AM	#20
Newguy79 Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: lansing michigan	I don't have any on my 3D plus but this really comes down to how the bird is stored and cleaned. I use gun oil to prevent rust on the screws (Remington oil with Teflon lubricant) and also I us a break free gun cloth that has silicone on it. My bird is stored in my basement __________________ Compass 3D plus (WildCat fuel 30%) OS 55HZ-H Hyper with GP Exhaust Energy 57 Align DS610'S and DS650 Specktrum DX7 Specktrum AR7100 W/Revlimit

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