Anti-seize ... I Guess I Got My Moneys Worth…

[AJB0009]

The copyright date on the back says 1989. I certainly don’t remember where or when I bought it. I think there is a little bit left in it, but the tube split open, so it is a bit messy to try to get more out of. I guess I’ll let it go.

 

[supton]

After watching some youtube videos of how some use the stuff… I take it that you’re not in the in camp of “if some is good then more is better.”

Shoot, that reminds me, I did not cap off the one I used yesterday, it’s still sitting on the bench. Oops.

 

[BigGeo]

My Dad lived through the Great Depression and he would be proud of you.

 

[Number_35]

I believe I still have a tube of GM dielectric grease from 1980. A little bit goes a long way.

 

[AJB0009]

After watching some youtube videos of how some use the stuff… I take it that you’re not in the in camp of “if some is good then more is better.”

Shoot, that reminds me, I did not cap off the one I used yesterday, it’s still sitting on the bench. Oops.

Like @Number_35 just said "A little goes a long way".

 

[AJB0009]

My Dad lived through the Great Depression and he would be proud of you.

I was basically raised by my grandparents that also went through the Great Depression. Perhaps that is where I get some of my tendencies.

 

[Kira]

A little bit goes a long way.

Often this.

A pal had an 11 oz. tube (calking gun sized) of silicon grease someone dropped and gouged.
We transferred it into empty, 1 oz. spice containers and other flat jars.
You don't know how handy those have proven to be.

Another guy grabbed "empty" anti-seize jars from his worksite. After gathering nitrile gloves, a razor blade, some light oil (recommended by the anti-seize manufacturer -yes, I contacted them) and several more small jars.
After cutting the plastic anti-seize brush-top-jugs open and squeegeeing out the contents, I worked the lumps smooth (nitrile gloves highly recommended for this) and into the unbelievably handy jars the stuff went.

The brush top goes nowhere near reaching the entire bottle.
I suppose the brush top was designed by people who were insulated from the Great Depression.

 

[willbur]

The copyright date on the back says 1989. I certainly don’t remember where or when I bought it. I think there is a little bit left in it, but the tube split open, so it is a bit messy to try to get more out of. I guess I’ll let it go.

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Note that it specifies "assemble parts and torque to manufactuing specifications". No decrease in torque

 

[atikovi]

I guess in Charlotte you don't have that much use for it. My 8 oz jar only lasts 2 or 3 years.

 

[bullwinkle]

My bottle was given to me by my refrigeration supply house, it had been around so long the plastic bottle split/cracked down the side & was leaking. Now it sits on my shelf on it’s side, crack side up!

 

[grampi]

I don't think stuff ever goes bad...

 

[Fla]

I don't think stuff ever goes bad...

I don't think that most materials like this ever go bad. I just opened a sealed can of Lubriplate grease that IIRC was dated 1952. It looked like brand new inside and on the outside and I wouldn't hestitate to use it on anything. (I bought the can at a garage sale about a year old from the estate of some very old guy that had died. )

 

[CarDoc66]

That stuff is the gift that keeps giving. Use it once and you'll keep finding it for weeks.

 

[Kira]

the plastic bottle split/cracked down the side & was leaking. Now it sits on my shelf on it’s side, crack side up!

You can transfer the contents into a new container thus ridding your shelf of a potential mess.

I don't think stuff ever goes bad...

But the 'vehicle' can volatilize, leaving lumps.
The anti-seize rep told me a touch of any "light oil" will help keep my messaged lumps fluid.

 

[CarDoc66]

You can transfer the contents into a new container thus ridding your shelf of a potential mess.

But the 'vehicle' can volatilize, leaving lumps.
The anti-seize rep told me a touch of any "light oil" will help keep my messaged lumps fluid.

I actually prefer the copper anti-seize, allegedly withstands higher temps (works better on manifold bolts in my experience) and doesn't clump up with age. It doesn't seem to "show up" on your hands a week later as much the silver stuff.

 

[double vanos]

I have a can of GM lubriplate that has followed me around for over 40 years. Can looks old and worn but the product looks like day one. I’ve used maybe a 1/4 of it.

 

[brianl703]

That stuff is the gift that keeps giving. Use it once and you'll keep finding it for weeks.

WD40 works very well to clean it off carpet...

 

[CarDoc66]

WD40 works very well to clean it off carpet...

WD is one of those "must have' items to have everywhere, the house, shed, trunk, medicine cabinet, night stand, etc.

 

[AutoMechanic]

I only buy it in a can/jar I have about 5 cans of the silver stuff. One copper and one nickel too. The stuff never runs out haha. And only one of those silver ones has been opened and I opened it in 2020 less than half the jar remains. I use it on everything. Either loctite or anti seize.

 

[nomas]

We used a product called Penetrox on high voltage connections . It kind of reminded me of anti-seize . One little blob the size of a nickel would end up covering your hands , your shirt , etc..