Does Anti-Seize Compound Actually Work? Let's find out! Anti-Seize vs Grease vs Fluid Film vs Wax

May 2020/15 min/5 products tested

The verdict

1
Loctite Copper-based Anti-Seize
avg finish 73.9 ft lbs average
“All three anti-seize products did a terrific job with Loctite copper only requiring 73.9 ft lbs on average, Permatex aluminum 77.7, nickel graph 81.9, and grease 96.4.”
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2
Permatex Aluminum Anti-Seize
avg finish 77.7 ft lbs average
“All three anti-seize products did a terrific job with Loctite copper only requiring 73.9 ft lbs on average, Permatex aluminum 77.7, nickel graph 81.9, and grease 96.4.”
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3
Nickel-Graf
avg finish 81.9 ft lbs average
“All three anti-seize products did a terrific job with Loctite copper only requiring 73.9 ft lbs on average, Permatex aluminum 77.7, nickel graph 81.9, and grease 96.4.”
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Also noted
LubriMatic High Temperature Grease
“So, if you're in a pinch and you have to use something, grease is definitely better than nothing.”
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Avoid
Candle
“And finally, candle wax really struggled.”
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