Keeping aluminium parts together after surf?

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FarFlung
FarFlung
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15 posts
27 Feb 2021 11:39am
Just wondering if many who ride setups with aluminium parts - with tef gel used on screws - in saltwater, disassemble everything, or simply rinse the setup and keep assembled?

Also - isn't tef gel simply silca grease (as used on o rings and camera housings) - or not?

Thanks : )
Windbot
Windbot
510 posts
510 posts
27 Feb 2021 12:32pm
I just loosen everything off after each session and apply tefgel twice a year, never had a problem.
Clamsmasha
Clamsmasha
WA
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WA, 311 posts
27 Feb 2021 12:40pm
FarFlung said..
Just wondering if many who ride setups with aluminium parts - with tef gel used on screws - in saltwater, disassemble everything, or simply rinse the setup and keep assembled?

Also - isn't tef gel simply silca grease (as used on o rings and camera housings) - or not?

Thanks : )


It contains PTFE, no silicone. You can just use white lithium spray grease just as effectively and it's cheaper.

No need to disassemble, just periodically back the screws out a couple of turns and tighten up again.

colas
colas
5391 posts
5391 posts
27 Feb 2021 4:02pm
I use tef gel and titanium bolts, do not disassemble, just rince the whole setup.

A small tube of tef gel will last a lifetime :-)
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