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If a tapped hole is contaminated with paint and will not allow a machine screw to be inserted, would a TAPTITE 2000® fastener work?

April 26, 2017contaminated hole inserted Machine paint screw tapped taptite

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If a tapped hole is contaminated with paint and will not allow a machine screw to be inserted, would a TAPTITE 2000® fastener work?

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• Yes, a TAPTITE 2000® product will force its way through the paint. Also, our KLEERTITE® product will scrape away the paint as it is being driven to provide good electrical conductivity.