PTFE Spray - anyone used it?

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PTFE Spray - anyone used it?

Post by Cully » Sat May 23, 2015 2:34 pm

Any good or just stick to the tape?
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Re: PTFE Spray - anyone used it?

Post by boingy » Sat May 23, 2015 4:14 pm

PTFE spray is for lubricating rather than thread sealing.
You can get liquid PTFE which is paste-like and that works really well in place of tape but it's not cheap.
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Re: PTFE Spray - anyone used it?

Post by Cully » Sat May 23, 2015 4:52 pm

Ah I noticed there were some really cheap sprays and some bloody expensive ones on BES. Cheers for the heads up.
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Re: PTFE Spray - anyone used it?

Post by Pinto » Sat May 23, 2015 9:56 pm

Toolstation sell something called liquid PTFE - apply as a liquid that sets on the thread - basically threadlock. Certainly works - but getting the thing you PTFE'd on OFF again is a bitch !
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