Wandering Sagebrush Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 (edited) I noticed the post about the rusted stair rod end and washers, and while that’s not an issue for us, it seems to be more difficult to get them started to retract than when we purchased our Ollie. I was thinking about using paraffin or some other dry lubricant to “grease the skids”. Any suggestions? Edited April 26 by Wandering Sagebrush Hull #364 - The Roadrunner 2023 F350 CCLB SRW 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted April 26 Moderator+ Share Posted April 26 I have sprayed ours regularly through the years. I've used WD-40 (messy) and dry silicone lubricant (much better). Aluminum tends to want to "stick" to itself. I've not thought about using paraffin, but that is a good idea. It might stay on longer than my methods. Give it a shot and let's see how it works. 6 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved Storm, Maggie, Lucy and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dorrer Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 40 minutes ago, Wandering Sagebrush said: I noticed the post about the rusted stair rod end and washers, and while that’s not an issue for us, it seems to be more difficult to get them started to retract than when we purchased our Ollie. I was thinking about using paraffin or some other dry lubricant to “grease the skids”. Any suggestions? We use Blaster products. We have both the silicone and Multipurpose. I use the silicone one on the steps 4 John & Susan Dorrer, 2013 F250, 6.2 gasser, 4x4, 2022 Legacy Elite 2, twin beds, Hull #1045, Jolli Olli - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted April 26 Moderators Share Posted April 26 41 minutes ago, Wandering Sagebrush said: Any suggestions? Basically (like Steve) I've used dry silicone. A couple of times per year is all it takes. Wax will probably work but it is more work to put it on versus using a spray can.😁 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Sagebrush Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 I’ve got spray silicone and paraffin, so looks like we’re in business. Thank you @John Dorrer and @topgun2! 1 Hull #364 - The Roadrunner 2023 F350 CCLB SRW 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 We applied some blue backcountry ski wax last summer - still smooth articulation in and out after 8 months, FYI. 2 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Sagebrush Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 (edited) What? No extra red klister? 😇 Edited April 26 by Wandering Sagebrush Hull #364 - The Roadrunner 2023 F350 CCLB SRW 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 9 hours ago, Wandering Sagebrush said: What? No extra red klister? 😇 HA! The klister would rub off too quick, right? Good idea for the short game though! Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1923 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 On 4/26/2024 at 10:58 AM, MAX Burner said: We applied some blue backcountry ski wax last summer - still smooth articulation in and out after 8 months, FYI. Ours needs a lube job for sure! It's the last thing we struggle with, when breaking camp. Hmmm? It's been 18 years since I've skied and have since run out of ski wax. We traded our skis in for dirt bikes when we moved to Arizona! Art lives really close to the slopes of Taos NM though... 1 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbrink Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Yet another use for this! 2 2020 OLEll, Twin, 579 2012 Silverado 1500 4x4 No installed solar, Renogy 40A DC-DC charger, 460Ah LFP battery bank/Victron SmartShunt, Hughes Autoformer, dual Lagun tables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1923 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 14 hours ago, Ronbrink said: Yet another use for this! Like the price! I always prefer a grease or wax over any spary product that drips after application and gets messy! Last WD-40 can I bought was in the 70s, maybe the 80s, really. WD the door hinges? NO, just pull the hinge pins and rub them with grease. Thank you for this. 2 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRM Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 43 minutes ago, jd1923 said: Like the price! I always prefer a grease or wax over any spary product that drips after application and gets messy! Last WD-40 can I bought was in the 70s, maybe the 80s, really. WD the door hinges? NO, just pull the hinge pins and rub them with grease. Thank you for this. Last time I used WD-40 for anything it was for drying out the distributor cap in my 1971 Dodge Challenger. I guess I could use it to clean and de-grease my bicycle chains but I think mineral spirits does a better job and is a whole lot cheaper. 2 2010 Elite II, Hull #45. 2014 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD 5.7 with tow package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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