Let me tell you, this little copper-packed bottle saved my weekend. After wrestling with seized tractor bolts using every tool short of witchcraft, Permatex 09128 made me feel like I unlocked a mechanic cheat code.

The Hero Moment: Slathered this on exhaust manifold bolts before reassembly. Six months later? They unscrewed like butter – no torch required! That metallic copper shimmer isn’t just for show; it conducts electricity beautifully on battery terminals too.

Pro Tip: Ignore complaints about the ‘half-full’ bottle – that empty space lets the brush actually work. Though honestly? I stole my kid’s popsicle sticks for application. Less mess, and now they think Dad’s a genius (win-win).

Where It Shines: - Spark plugs in aluminum heads (no more helicoil nightmares) - Rusty farm equipment joints (future-you will worship past-you) - Brake rotor hubs (seasonal tire changes became 20-minute jobs)

Reality Check: The brush gets gunky fast – keep spare applicators handy. And yes, it’s pricier than regular anti-seize, but when you’re not replacing snapped bolts, that $4 difference pays for itself fast.

Final verdict? This isn’t just lubricant – it’s mechanical karma in a bottle. Your future self (or your annoyed kids inheriting your gear) will thank you.