How to Properly Use Anti-Seize

[PaulE]

You can get a small ultrasonic cleaner for cheap at Bed, Bath & Beyond for cheap and they always have a 20% off coupon. I have one and use it for bicycle chains and other small pieces. It also works for jewelry. Nuts and bolts are about all from a car that will fit in it.

So, back to anti-seize. Should I be putting it on the threads of my lug bolts? The last time I used it for wheels was for the wire wheel splines on my Austin Healey 3000. It did a much better job than grease which dried out and let the wheel and hub splines corrode together.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by PaulE

You can get a small ultrasonic cleaner for cheap at Bed, Bath & Beyond for cheap and they always have a 20% off coupon. I have one and use it for bicycle chains and other small pieces. It also works for jewelry. Nuts and bolts are about all from a car that will fit in it.

So, back to anti-seize. Should I be putting it on the threads of my lug bolts? The last time I used it for wheels was for the wire wheel splines on my Austin Healey 3000. It did a much better job than grease which dried out and let the wheel and hub splines corrode together.

Yes, but like with all anti seize applications, don't go nuts with it. A small dab on the beginning of the treads will spread down the rest of the fastener as it threads in.

People generally fall into one of two categories with anti seize: Either they don't use it at all, or they coat everything with a half an inch of it and then wonder why it got all over the place. A little goes a long way..........

You can find really nice ultra sonic parts cleaners from around $40 up to over $250, with most of the difference being size, timer controls, etc. This one is about $60 on Amazon, is all stainless and comes with a lift out basket for small parts: