How to Properly Use Anti-Seize

[rfuerst911sc]

If you have never used anti-seize the first thing you will learn is it magically gets everywhere...... your clothes/hair/face/shoes etc. I believe it is a living organism
Been using it for a very long time on everything from lug nuts to exhaust bolts and everything in between . The phrase the bigger the blob the better the job does NOT apply here , just a thin coat on the threads is enough . I like to use the copper based for high heat areas like exhaust or brake caliper bolts but have used the silver also with no apparent harm .

I have never had any nut or bolt back out or come loose on its own because of the application of anti-seize . Torque to proper specs and you are good to go . Where you will really appreciate the use is 5 years later when you have to remove whatever you applied it to . I know growing up in N.Y. ( rust ) it was a life/knuckle saver !

[Need_for_speed]

Thanks JFP! High heat anti-seize is on the shopping list.

[lkchris]

Originally Posted by Need_for_speed

Thanks JFP! High heat anti-seize is on the shopping list.

Make that Optimoly TA, then.

It's what Porsche specifies for lug bolts and it is a high temp product. Recently used it for muffler change. And always for motorcycle exhaust joints.

[356Guy]

I rarely use the stuff. The only time I pay attention to the lubricant is on highly stressed items like rod bolts and main caps.

[Need_for_speed]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

If you have never used anti-seize the first thing you will learn is it magically gets everywhere...... your clothes/hair/face/shoes etc. I believe it is a living organism

No kidding!