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Step 4 Non-Slip Fluids

Before visiting screws you should be aware of Non-Slip Fluids. You may not be aware these products are even available (like me).

'''ND Industries DriveGrip Anti Cam-Out Fluid®'''

ND DriveGrip® makes removing or tightening screws and other fasteners a breeze. A single drop of DriveGrip® creates a positive grip between the metal surfaces of the fastener head and tool. Works great in applications where fastener heads or drives are worn or damaged. ND DriveGrip® increases the grip strength between the fastener head and tool by as much as 700% and virtually eliminates tool wear, rounding, and deforming fasteners.

ND DriveGrip® helps you remove rusted or "frozen-in-place" screws and bolts that wont budge. Use ND DriveGrip® in conjunction with all types of screwdrivers, hex keys, pliers, channel locks, vise grips, as well as open-end box-end wrenches.

'''Align-Rite Ltd's ScrewGrab®'''

ScrewGrab® is a friction gel that helps remove or tighten all types of fasteners - damaged or rusted. A single dab of ScrewGrab® creates a positive grip between metal surfaces (new tests have shown as high as 800%), that virtually eliminates tool wear and the stripping, rounding or deforming of fasteners.

ScrewGrab® is not a Glue and works instantly, wipes clean after use, is non-corrosive and has an unlimited shelf life. Useful on stripped, rounded or deformed heads, seized, rusted, or hard-to-reach spots. Works on sloppy or mismatched sockets and stops bits from turning in chuck.

'''EZ Grip Friction Drops™'''

EZ Grip Friction Drops™ come in three different grades: commercial, aircraft, and marine. In the commercial and aircraft grade drops, the alumina cubes are suspended in a non-toxic, food-grade antifreeze. The aircraft grade meets five different ATSM and Miltary standard tests. In the marine grade, the hardened aluminum cubes are suspended in a blend of non-toxic oils instead of antifreeze.

The next time you are struggling to remove a screw with a damaged head, instead of reaching for a screw extractor, you might want to give EZ Grip Friction Drops™ a try. The manufacturer claims that one drop on the damaged screw head will increase the gripping force enough to remove the problem screw. Their secret? Thousands of hardened aluminum cubes, each 4 microns in size, suspended in a carrying agent give EZ Grip Friction Drops™ gripping power. The aluminum cubes provide a temporary bridge between the tool and stressed fastener heads.

Comments

[engineeron]

I have used a brand called "Screw Doctor".  It has gritty particles in a green liquid carrier.  Comes in a plastic tube, 99 cents at local True Value hardware.  I've had some success when screw heads were damaged.  It isn't a miracle material, but it CAN make the difference in marginal conditions.  Used a similar one some years ago that felt like slightly thinned Clover valve-grinding compound - was carbide grit in oily-feeling carrier - but don't know brand.  Useful, IMHO.

[UPdrafter]

I'd be very interested to hear from someone who has used the stuff.  I'm intrigued, but dubious.