Silca Hold Fast Carbon Paste
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Silca Hold Fast Carbon Paste
Silca Hold Fast Carbon Paste
Silca Hold Fast Carbon Paste delivers superior grip and cleaner installs through a high-tack silicone formula, setting it apart from traditional carbon grip pastes that lean on dyed greases and low density texture additives. Read the overview
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Overview
What makes Silca Hold Fast Carbon Paste different from other carbon pastes?
Silca Hold Fast Carbon Paste delivers superior grip and cleaner installs through a high-tack silicone formula, setting it apart from traditional carbon grip pastes that lean on dyed greases and low density texture additives. Developed at the request of the pro mechanics at VISMA Lease a Bike, it was engineered to solve the real frustrations of stained clothing, slick grease bases, and poor grip at low torque. It increases surface friction so you can clamp at lower torque while cutting the risk of fatigue, slippage, or damage to carbon and alloy parts.
Where most carbon pastes use grease as a base, Hold Fast uses a clean, high-tack silicone carrier that stays put, wipes clean, and is safe on carbon, titanium, aluminum, and painted finishes. It carries three to four times more silicate friction additive than typical pastes, is clear and dye-free so it will not stain fingers or paint, and is ideal for cockpit and seatpost installs at lower torque values. Made in the USA in a 3.38oz tube, it cleans up easily with Silca Gear Wipes. Use it on clamp interfaces only, not on threads or bearings.
All the specs
- Type
- Carbon assembly / friction paste
- Base
- High-tack silicone carrier (non-grease)
- Friction Additive
- 3 to 4x more silicate than typical carbon pastes
- Color
- Clear, dye-free
- Size
- 3.38oz / 95.82g (100cc tube)
- Shelf Life
- 5 years
- Origin
- Made in USA
- Warranty
- SILCA Limited Warranty, 2 years
- MPN
- AM-AC-061-ASY-0100
Works with
- Carbon
- titanium
- aluminum
- painted finishes
Good questions
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Use it on clamp interfaces such as seatposts, stems, handlebars, and other cockpit components to boost grip at lower torque. Do not use it on threads or as a bearing lubricant. For threads and rotational assemblies, use Silca Anti-Seize or Synergetic grease instead.
Will it stain my hands or components?
No. Hold Fast is clear and dye-free, so it will not stain fingers, clothing, or paint, and any excess wipes clean easily, including with Silca Gear Wipes.
Is it safe on carbon frames and parts?
Yes. It is formulated to be safe on carbon, titanium, aluminum, and painted finishes, and it helps prevent slippage and damage by letting you clamp at lower torque.
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