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Back when i bought my bottle many years ago i only seen gray and thats all we have at work and i use, i see there's copper out now whats the diff between the two,one better then the other?

whats the primary ingredient in AS?
 
As far as i know, the color alone does not speak of its quality or its intended application. I believe the copper based is general quality with up to 1600 degrees. Zinc compounds are for best anti corrosion and lower heat apps up to about 700 degrees also i believe this should be used on aluminum. Nickel based is a premium extreme heat compound that can be used with stainless steel. There is also some others like aluminum graphite, moly based, and something else i cant remember. I studied this a while back and found some couple of decent websites that had some application charts and stuff. Do some google searches to verify what i said above but i think i got it correct. I have two types that i use on my vehicles and stuff. I use zinc based on most regular temp stuff and the copper based on the high temp stuff.
 
Thanks allot jstutz very usefully info how does one tell the zinc content to get the best product,msds??

so copper is for higher heat? my old bottle i think says 1200 deg and it's grey.

boy i didn't think as was this complicated,lol
 
I just have a question for all of you...

What do you use anti-seize for? You can't use it on spark plugs, you can't use it on lug nuts, so what do you use it for?
 
Originally Posted By: The Critic
I just have a question for all of you...

What do you use anti-seize for? You can't use it on spark plugs, you can't use it on lug nuts, so what do you use it for?

what the [censored] you talking about? i use it on everything never any problems...
 
Originally Posted By: The Critic
I just have a question for all of you...

What do you use anti-seize for? You can't use it on spark plugs, you can't use it on lug nuts, so what do you use it for?


I've seen it used on O2 sensor threads. I haven't used it on anything personally.
 
Originally Posted By: daman
Originally Posted By: The Critic
I just have a question for all of you...

What do you use anti-seize for? You can't use it on spark plugs, you can't use it on lug nuts, so what do you use it for?

what the [censored] you talking about? i use it on everything never any problems...


I'm serious.

GM says specifically to not use anti-seize on the spark plug threads, I think this was on the Ecotec. NGK says anti-seize is not needed either.

Lug nuts should not see anti-seize either. My O2 sensor came with some kind of goop already on the threads. What's left?
 
Originally Posted By: The Critic
I just have a question for all of you...

What do you use anti-seize for? You can't use it on spark plugs, you can't use it on lug nuts, so what do you use it for?


Oxygen sensors, maybe certain exhaust components. O2 sensors are the only thing I've used it for so far, but I'm no mechanic.
 
Originally Posted By: The Critic
I'm serious.

GM says specifically to not use anti-seize on the spark plug threads, I think this was on the Ecotec. NGK says anti-seize is not needed either.

Lug nuts should not see anti-seize either. My O2 sensor came with some kind of goop already on the threads. What's left?

I don't know. Like I said, I haven't used it for anything I've done, but you have to at least add 02 sensors to the list! That "goop" that came on your O2 sensor was more than likely anti-seize.
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I dunno gents. I use it on everything and I mean everything. Lug nuts, spark plugs, aluminum motorcycle engine parts, outboards, O2 sensors. Never, ever had an issue. An old timer once told me to coat the inside of radiator hoses and heater hoses. I do that and I can report that works great if you ever have to remove a hose some time later without splitting the hose. Well, it works for me.
 
x2...on the above

nuts,bolts ANYTHING you want to take off/remove later with out a hassle

hey jstutz what brand do you use i see loctite has 30-60% zinc.
 
Originally Posted By: beechcraftted

I dunno gents. I use it on everything and I mean everything. Lug nuts, spark plugs, aluminum motorcycle engine parts, outboards, O2 sensors. Never, ever had an issue. An old timer once told me to coat the inside of radiator hoses and heater hoses. I do that and I can report that works great if you ever have to remove a hose some time later without splitting the hose. Well, it works for me.


Yea, right or wrong, i do the same thing. Light coat on spark plugs, lugnuts, O2s, exhaust hangers and clamps, All atv bolts, brake caliper pins, brake bleeders ect. Really i use it about everywhere. I dont goop it on like a maniac, but just a light coat or dab. I use it very sparingly on spark plugs but i do use it.
Im not saying it is right or wrong, i just feel like it is better to have that stuff lubricated and grease will dry up in some apps where the anti seize dont. It is by no means a replacement for grease but there are applications where i found it works better than grease. Just my opinion but i think it is awesome especially on lug nuts because you can get a much more even torque across the pattern than if the studs are dry and gritty. I use my torque wrench very carefully to get them as close as possible and i feel this helps. This started when i was warping rotors long ago by not torquing my lug nuts.
 
I believe the copper is bostick Never-Seez. it is can about 8 oz or something. My grandfather gave it to me about 15 yrs ago and i swear it is going to last the rest of my life. It dont remember who makes the zinc compond i have, but i believe it is the loctite brand and it is in a medium sized tube.
 
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There is a post on bitog somewhere about putting antiseez on lug nuts. A very reasonable point got brought up about the manufactures specing lug nuts dry. By using this stuff, you reduce the coefficient of friction between the stud and nut therefor putting more pressure on the wheel it self when torquing to that spec. Personally im not worried about it at all. I have never came remotely close to breaking studs or wallering (sorry if thats a hillbilly word) out aluminum wheels.
 
I use antisieze on anything I figure I may ever take apart again including spark plugs and lugnuts. I do reduce the torque to 80%.

This worked very well last week replacing the muffler on my truck. I seldom even think of reusing clamps, but since the muffler didn't fit, I had to do some extra work with the hangers.

I showed up at AAP with the old muffler and the receipt. They said the muffler for my 77 LUV had been discontinued, but were giving me one that would work. Well, it did cutting of both the exhaust and tail pipe and relocating one hanger. Note, exhaust parts get a generous coat of antisieze. Had to use an adapter on the front and a bushing on the back, but it works.

By the way, I make my own exhaust clamps. I roll under my truck, every nut and bolt in the whole exhaust system takes a 13 mm socket. It isn't that big of a deal to cut an 8 mm 1.25 thread on a 5/16'' rod and bend it is a ''U''.
 
I use anti-seize on nuts and bolts all over the car. Especially on the Shocks and some engine bolts actually call for antiseize. A number of the 10mm bolts on my 4.3 required a light amount of antiseize. Brake parts, Lug nuts, trans drain bolts, differential drain bolts, etc.
 
Originally Posted By: beechcraftted

coat the inside of radiator hoses and heater hoses. I do that and I can report that works great if you ever have to remove a hose some time later without splitting the hose. Well, it works for me.

I do that too it works great!
 
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