What kind of copper grease to get?

[FreshAL]

Hi, (again*)

What's the difference between this copper grease
https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/coppergrease.jpg

and this one?

https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/copper_grease_3in1.jpg




Which one is best?

Going to be using it on general fastners, around electrical contacts, and when fitting brake pads.


*Dunno what I'd do without BCF workshop advice at the moment, you are all lovely people

[jimbothe]

Well the most obvious difference to me is that one is a spray and one is a paste by the looks of it.

I think it's just different manufacturers and different ways to apply.

I have always used the tube version and smeared it on the back of the pads with my fingers
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[veeeffarr]

Isn't one a spray?

I'd just get the solid grease to be honest, apply a little bit to the base of screw threads etc.

A controversial issue is the using of it on torque-critical areas as most torques given in service manuals are for DRY threads unless specificed otherwise.

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[notoriousb.e.n]

i use the canned stuff myself. its thinner than the tubed, but you can use a straw (like with wd40) to all the fiddly bits. also most times you use copperslip you dont need much, so youd be better getting a can.
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[stinkwheel]

One is an aerosol and one is in a tube.

Well you asked. The same as the difference between black paint in a tin and black paint in an aerosol, it's the same stuff, just a different way of applying it.

I'd personally go for the stuff in the tube, spray stuff could get everywhere.

I've got a 500g tub of the stuff, wasn't all that expensive (maybe £5-6) which is enough to last for years.
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[Walloper]

Would you not wish to know the copper content/to grease ratio or temperature stability?

Ask the manufacturer.

But one or t' other would be fine for general use.

Use a lube on all fasteners unless stated otherwise.

Stainless fastners must be torqued very slowly to help prevent the nickel overheating and galling the threads.


You can get non-copper antisieze too you know. Equally as effective.
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[G]

I've found the sprays aren't that great - go for the one in the tube (or get a tub to last you years ).

[MarJay]

patternparts or someone sell massive tubs, which last for ages.

I find I usually run out too quickly if I use the tubes, which cost about the same as a tub anyway.

And spray stuff always either runs out of the contents or propellant just as you need it.

Second vote for buying a huge tub!
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