Use of anti seize during reassmbly

[Mark Wilson]

Lots of threads discussing anti seize on wheel studs, but I couldn't find anything about using it during general reassembly. I'm refitting the rear bumper trim strips today, and wondered if a dab on the studs might help protect from rust long term. Thoughts?

[edmayo]

I use anti-seize on almost all under car fasteners, besides preventing fasteners from rusting together it also allows for easier assembly of nuts and bolts as they screw together easier than dry threads.

[Flat Six, inc.]

It's all about anti-seize!

[Haasman]

From the SAF-T-EZE site-

Anti-Seize and Lubricants
	High Temperature Anti-Seize And Extreme Pressure Lubricant Compounds
	Use SAF-T-EZE® Anti-Seize for Ultimate Protection and be assured you can take things apart Safely - with Ease. SAF-T-EZE® Anti-Seize is compounded from fine metallic particles and graphite in a heat resistant lubricant. This combination results in extreme pressure lubricating properties that prevent galling and cold welding, and at the same time resist water wash out or galvanic pitting and corrosion from road salt, acid rain or salt water. SAF-T-EZE® Anti-Seize compounds do not cake or coke. Particles present will not evaporate at extreme temperatures and their heat resistant properties prevent carbon fusion and seizure to temperatures of 2600ºF. SAF-T-EZE® Anti-Seize compounds provide maximum bolt tension from minimum wrench torque. In fact, at least 20 percent less torque is required to get the prescribed tension than with dry parts.

[Mark Wilson]

Thanks all - I suspected it a good idea, but thought it good to let experts confirm.

[gsjohnson]

I use it on the brake pad retaining pins.

[jpnovak]

I, like most others whom already responded, use it on any fastener that is outside the car or potentially exposed to elements. Makes it easier to remove the next time.

[merbesfield]

Definitely recommend anti seize on bolts out side car. Another tip is before reassembly take the bolt to the bench grinder with a wire wheel and clean all the old rust and crude out of the threads and hit the screw cap at same time. If hole was really cruddy, run a tap through it. This along w anti seize will make it all go back together much easier. Yes it is a little time consuming but it's all in the details. Take your time and enjoy.

[37yrold911]

I guess I am an outlaw then (just like my car). I just tighten or torque the fastener, and squirt a little Green (wick in) Loctite on there after I have it torqued. I also have a bad case of OCD and remove, then re-tighten, the fasteners on my car every few decades.