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Loctite is the best invention ever (maybe even better than Duct Tape).

Loctite is VERY pricey tho, and when you're buying it (and I think you should, it works wonders) make sure you get the right "modle" of it - There are various kinds of Loctite for different uses (some for plastics, some for metal, etc).

Another, cheaper, solution our team also did last year, is just put a tie-wrap around the pin that is coming out. Just make sure it is as tight as you can get it, and then cut off the excess (so it doesn't get in the way of things).

Keep in mind, Loctite is FOREVER, so don't use it on things that you will have to take apart.
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