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Necoa #: 495
Location: Troutdale, OR
Joined: Jan 06, 2003
Posts: 156
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2003 8:18 pm Post subject: Keep bolts from rusting?
Can anyone think of something I can put on exposed threads to keep moisture out? I was thinking along the lines of plasti-dip or the stuff machine shops dip cutting tools in after they have been sharpened. Something I could easily pick/peel off if the bolt had to be removed. I'd love to just keep my car dry all the time but it's my daily driver. Any ideas?
Necoa #: 364
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: Jan 09, 2003
Posts: 1274
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2003 10:06 am Post subject:
Stainless steel bolts and anti-seize _________________ 1978 El Camino Conquista/SS, F-41 suspension, 350/T5/3:73
(More pics on pg 6 of 5th gen members rides)
Necoa #: 495
Location: Troutdale, OR
Joined: Jan 06, 2003
Posts: 156
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2003 3:06 am Post subject:
I'll see what works. I'm thinking mainly of saving the square holes in my bumpers, they can't handle alot of torque from difficult bolts. _________________ -AC
1976 El Camino Classic - Rebuilt HO 305
1981 El Camino - sold
I work in the transit industry we use a prod. called rust proof grease its made by most of the lubercant companies the brand we us is Shell oil you just use a small brush like acid brush to put it on works for us.
Dave _________________ 1980 EL CAMINO 350 4 BOLT , 4 SPEED
Necoa #: 1250
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Joined: Jul 19, 2003
Posts: 13
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 4:41 pm Post subject: Hey howdy der HW in St Cat's
Hey, good to see that I found someone close to the old home stead, Fort Erie Native now in California. I just found this site and joined. Just a shout hello.
Necoa #: 75
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Mar 04, 2003
Posts: 104
Year: 1973
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2003 9:57 am Post subject:
I've used the Permatex disc brake lube grease (it's a thick synthetic) with a good deal of success. I just put a thin bead along the bolt and then run the nut down to spread it.
The water-resistant grease you use for things like boat trailer wheel bearings (available pretty much anywhere that has boat stuff - I bought my last tube from the local Wal-Mart) would probably also work pretty well.
The only problem with a grease solution is that sometimes trash gets stuck in the grease, so you need to give it a quick wipe before unscrewing, but as long as you remember to do that it should work well. _________________ Lionel (Chip) Burnette
NECOA #075
1973 El Camino Custom
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