Originally Posted by
TimothyH
The primary purpose of carbon assembly paste is to prevent the parts from moving during assembly, so that the parts don't slip prior to tightening or as the bolts are tightened. This is why it is called assembly paste.
After the bolts are tightened then clamping force should hold the part, not grit in the paste.
-Tim-
Where did you read this and/or how did you conclude this? Because I would have to disagree. The grit is doing *something* after tightening the clamping mechanism. It doesn't disappear after all.