Regular Grade Anti-Seize can be used as a lubricant, a sealer, a break in lubricant, a tapping compound on plastics as well as metals. Surface need not be cleaned before application unless grit or low quality oil/grease is present and ultimate performance is required. The reduction in assembly friction increases torque tension by about 20%. Use on threaded parts, bushings, gears, valve stems, chain sprockets, levers, hinges, pivots, rollers, heat exchanger or manifold bolts, or as a gasket release agent, etc.