Originally Posted by Matt Gaunt

I've also heard of using teflon tape as a substitute for anti-seize on bottom bracket threads. I did consider using it when building up my new Ti frame earlier this year, however, I came across Shimano anti-seize for Ti and it seemed to fit the bill for me. It's messy but it does come with a built-in applicator brush so at least you can control the mess to a degree. One of my concerns was not achieving good enough coverage with the tape, a concern the anti-seize mostly eliminates. That's just me though. Hillrider definitely knows what he's talking about

Here's my DS BB cup when I was installing it:



When you say headset removal, what did you do in the first place? As others have said, so long theres some sort of grease in there, you'll be fine for a while. I used carbon-friendly grease on the crown race as I was installing onto a carbon steerer.



I think this is really good advice as well. Just watch you don't get grease on the steerer where the stem clamps it, particularly if your stem pinch bolt tightening torque is limited by the fact you're running a carbon steerer.

I have no idea what you get for $180 in terms of LBS labour where you guys are but for a 'premium service' in London (full strip down to frame, check and refit components), you'd be looking at around £120 plus parts.