Damaged threads? Help

[Argent009]

I got my Silver Bullet less than a week ago and already it cannot close completely, the threads appear to have somehow gotten wonky on me here. I'm wondering if anyone else encountered this problem and if so, what you did to fix it short of getting it replaced? I'm hoping it's not something I have to get replaced so please, respond if you've got any ideas. It does screw closed enough that it works, but there's about a 1/4" or so gap now and it just doesn't look nice. I considered maybe just getting a rubber gasket to fit in there but I'd rather it be like it should be.

Regards,
Mike

[justrubl]

there is some info on the altsmoke site and on the supplier section on this....get some noalox (sp??) for the threads.....

"Main threads:
For trouble free operation and smooth battery changes it is recommended to clean the main threads once a week with a soft cloth. Be sure to not leave anything behind. A small particle can cause big headaches when trying to change a battery.
I strongly recommend an anti-oxidant/galling compound. I personally use NOALOX, a product sold in most hardware stores including LOWES. It is a product made by IDEAL and it can be found in the electrical isle. Only use it on the main threads to prevent galling/seizing. To apply it simply use a small dab on a q-tip and apply it to the male threads. Work the compound into the threads by screwing and unscrewing the top and bottom. After it is worked into the threads wipe off the excess with a soft cloth. There are several other conductive lubes/anti-oxidants that can be used, this one is the most economical at $2.98 for .5oz.

How To Care for your SB!

[Bandit]

If you can't get the NOALOX right away, drip some Break-Free (gun lubricant) in there and work it in.

Break Free can be found at any gun shop, sporting goods store, and even some Wal Marts.

[ferretlovr]

I couldn't find Noalox and was too lazy to drive down the hill to Lowes. My partner gave me his jar of "Mothers Aluminum and Magnesium Cleaner". I put it on the threads and polished that puppy right up. Looks like new and no trouble with the threads.

[Bandit]

A cleaner is not a replacement for a lubricant however. Especially one as specific as NOALOX. Due to the viscosity of the compound it lasts much longer than a traditional lubricant, and won't break down and ruin the threads.

[ferretlovr]

Thanks for the info, Bandit. Next time I get into town I will look for it.

[nj1001]

When I searched online at Lowes, Home Depot & many other similar big chain stores I suspected would have carried Ideal's NOALOX, I found that it was not available. Hopefully every store has it & forgot to update their online data/inventory but unfortunately skeptical of being able to find it in any such store. Also, despite the fact that it's cheap, to order it online you'd end up spending twice the cost on shipping. Anyone know where to buy it in a store?