[TowerTalk] connecting radial wires

[K2VI]

hello to all on TT. Im waiting for this weather to become more seasonable for commencing this vertical antenna project. Anyway in regard to the radial plate installation i decided to go with the prefab Dx engineering stainless steel plate. Im curious if the stainless steel will conduct the Rf to the copper radials or will there be any loss. question # 2 is connecting the wires to the plate, Ive seen most solder lugs then slipping over the bolts. Can i simply tin the wire and wrap it directly around the bolt, use never seize and tighten it down then paint it with scotchkote? It just seems to be a long daunting job of soldering 55+ lugs if not necessary. Thanks in advance guys. 73

tony k2vi