Never Sieze

[Rick Parker]

There was a thread topic a few weeks ago regarding the use of a copper based never sieze on centerlock pin drive wheels in lieu of the more traditional aluminum based product. I would like to review the thread but cannot locate it??? Does any one know who makes the copper based product?

Thanks
Rick

[David Kirkham]

mcmastercarr

We use the silver stuff, copper stuff, aluminum stuff, nickel stuff. It all seems to work for us. I actually like the nickel stuff the best.

David

[Rick Parker]

Dave: Who makes it?

[ERA Chas]

Rick,
The copper based anti-seize I've used is made by Lubro-Moly and is availible from the German car catalogs. [Porsche, BMW] It worked very well but showed a thinner consistancy after removing the knock-off or sparkplugs. It claimed to have high heat resistance. The BEST product I've used and the one I'll stay with is sold by Griot's Garage. It too has German origin but is ceramic based, is white in color, and remains that way even after several re-uses. It has something like 2000 deg. heat capability [!] and remains a creamy consistancy. It's perfect for sparkplugs in alum. heads and I now won't use anything else. It doesn't even cost a million bucks like everything else in his catalog! Hope you try it, I don't think you'll be sorry.

[ERA Chas]

Rick,
Forgot to mention in previous, anti-seize is messy and spreads faster than Communism, as we all know. My favorite way to apply is to use those cheap little foam brushes, 1 inch wide to apply neatly and evenly on internal or external threads. When finished, I wipe said brush with paper towel and store in a small zip-lock bag right with the Griot's goo. Keeps the mess off my paint,clothes, hair and molars. Felix Ungar will be proud!

[David Kirkham]

Cool,

I am going to have to try some of that stuff.

The stuff we use is made by Locktite.

David

[Bart Carter]

When you lubricate a bolt, as antiseize does, you need to adjust the torque you use so you don't over torque the bolt.