Stanless bolts - anti-seize??

[Bert Patterson]

I just ordered a set of stainless bolts from Z1Enterprises (which showed up in two days, because, because?.well?Z1Enterprises is da bomb). I?m just going to slowly install these a few at a time. I know I need to coat them with anti-seize,but?.what do I use? What?s the recommended stuff? I did a search, but haven?t come up with it.

 

[tkent02]

I just ordered a set of stainless bolts from Z1Enterprises (which showed up in two days, because, because?.well?Z1Enterprises is da bomb). I?m just going to slowly install these a few at a time. I know I need to coat them with anti-seize,but?.what do I use? What?s the recommended stuff? I did a search, but haven?t come up with it.

Any auto parts place has anti-seize, and you don't need to "coat" them, just a little blob on the threads is enough, it will work it's way around.

 

[Calvin Blackmore]

I just ordered a set of stainless bolts from Z1Enterprises (which showed up in two days, because, because?.well?Z1Enterprises is da bomb). I?m just going to slowly install these a few at a time. I know I need to coat them with anti-seize,but?.what do I use? What?s the recommended stuff? I did a search, but haven?t come up with it.

I Use a permatex product
cant recallt he specific one just now but it works fine

 

[Texas Don]

Go to your nearest auto supply store and just ask for anti seize compound. It's a regular item that any auto supply will carry. It comes in a container with an applicator brush built into the cap. Be careful where you put it because it doesn't remove easily. Especially from hands and clothing. Don't ask me how I know this.
Don

 

[twr1776]

I have been using this Permatex on everything, works well and for fasteners I have removed later they come right out.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/permatex.php

 

[Bert Patterson]

Damn, you guys are quick. Thanks.

I've been missing a bolt on the right side for 8 years (I bought it that way). I've always meant to get a replacement from Bike Bandit, but it occurred to me that this would be a better approach. Should look better, too, though anyone who's seen my bike (any of mine) would think that would never enter my mind.

 

[Agemax]

a copper based anti sieze compound is best when fitting stainless fasteners into aluminum cases

 

[GSJim69]

I prefer copper based also. I use the Loctite stuff. Here is a link with the stuff that I use. It's been used on airplanes, cars and bikes with no problems.

http://www.restockit.com/8oz-Btc-C5a-Copper-Baseanti-Seize-Lubri-(442-51147).html

 

[Agemax]

To prevent galvanic corrosion when interfacing stainless steel and alloys used on motorcycle engine castings you must use a copper anti seize compound

 

[salty_monk]

Much harder to get the copper stuff here - most is Aluminium or Zinc. I bring it back from the UK or get someone to bring it over for me.....

Dan

 

[Greg B]

Much harder to get the copper stuff here - most is Aluminium or Zinc. I bring it back from the UK or get someone to bring it over for me.....

Dan

Are you kidding?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#antiseize-lubricants/=3hj0lr
Hell, they ship it right to you.

 

[Agemax]

Much harder to get the copper stuff here - most is Aluminium or Zinc. I bring it back from the UK or get someone to bring it over for me.....

Dan

if it is that difficult to get hold of on your side of the world then i would be prepared to ship some over to you guys if you really want it.
no profit, you just cover my costs for purchase and postage

 

[woodsietx]

I bought two tubes of copper anti-seize from O'Reilly Autoparts in the last month. It was just hanging on the rack as normal shelf stock.

Fortunately, they had a record of the second tube so I was able to return it without a receipt. I don't think I'd use two tubes of that stuff in a lifetime.

Woodsie

 

[rapidray]

McMaster-Carr!!! Come on you guys, do some searching & stop making things more difficult than they need to be!!! Ray.

 

[rustybronco]

Come on you guys, do some searching & stop making things more difficult than they need to be!!! Ray.

Dale's garage, 3+ cans of it, don't have to search for it (wurth ni2400). I'll be dead before it's all gone

 

[Agemax]

lovin this thread, guess ill put me international postage labels back in the drawer.
thought it was a bit strange you guys couldnt get hold of copper grease

 

[salty_monk]

:lol: It's not freely available in the local "Halfords" here in California I'm sure you can find it though as Ray is California guy. Mcmaster Carr is industrial supplies I think