I have four hooks from ikea and one periodically has the main hook part come off the screws that attach it to the mounting plate. Should I use adhesive to ensure the screws won’t come loose, or replace the screws?
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1put nail polish on the screws– jsotolaCommented Nov 11, 2020 at 8:26
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1@jsotola Please add an answer instead of a comment. Refer to the section When shouldn't I comment? on Comment everywhere. Protip: you can earn reputation faster that way.– Sᴀᴍ OnᴇᴌᴀCommented Nov 11, 2020 at 9:24
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The best thing you can use is threadlocker, which is a special glue designed to keep screws from coming out. A drop on the threads keeps them from slipping. There are different grades and colors, you'd probably want blue.
If you don't want to buy threadlocker you can try a drop of superglue. One of the comments say you can try nail polish, I haven't had much success with that trick but if you have it on hand you could give it a try.
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1Well... a spot weld might be best, but it would probably be overkill. :) +1– FreeManCommented Nov 11, 2020 at 12:55