Anti Seize

[Klaatu55]

A couple of weeks ago I had the misfortune to have a wheel stuck to a hub.With much appreciated help from THE FORUM,I was able to remove the wheel. In one of the post It was suggested for me to in the future,use a thin coat of anti-seize around the rim to prevent this from happening again.I've also seen in other post recommendations to use this product in various places.Thinking back to every rusted nut and bolt I have ever had to remove,and being a pro-active kind of guy I immediately decided to apply this stuff everywhere.Then I stopped and took a breath,and realized that at some point this practice may be counter productive and maybe just outright wrong for some applications. My questions are 1.) What type is good for what application.(real world stuff, not what's advertised) 2.) Anybody have a brand preference. 3.) What should it defintely not be used on.

[4.3LXJ]

I can't really think of anything that is exposed to the weather that you wouldn't want to use it on. I especially use it on wheel studs. Saves breaking them

[LizardRunner]

I use it on every bolt and nut I touch. Now, if you want to have some fastener weld/rust it's self in place so you can never get it off, just leave off the anti-seize.

[xj4life2]

Spark plugs yes, other engine parts no. Suspension parts no, basically anything you do not want coming loose do not use it on. Use locktite on anything you want to stay put.I do not use it on very many things , I use locktite alot more than antiseaze.

[Brasscatz]

I guess I've been lucky. The only bolts I've had break are some of the ones holding on my fender flares. Course now I have to go knock on wood