[Flieger]

Originally Posted by Rick V

Wrong answer there gummy bear. A thin film is okay but don't apply with a roller, it will effect the lug torque and can cause the wheel to come loose while driving. Just use a wire brush and clean the hub center where it goes into the wheel and make sure to brush the inset of the wheel.

I've read that Porsche is about the only manufacturer who says to apply antiseize to the wheel studs and give torque specs that assume antiseize. Probably because most other cars use steel lug nuts.