MAX Burner Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 So... for those of you with "older" OTTs and want to know to what level your gelcoat has oxidized, try this: Take off the Oliver Logo and find out! Which is exactly what we did this afternoon - a couple plastic razor blades, a heat-gun, some "Goof-Off", and a little elbow grease and about 45 minutes later: The new graphic is from the movie credits - we've been to many of the places on the map and thought it fit our lifestyle... The graphic is held in place temporarily with painters tape and will be fixed permanently after we have CGI do their magic in Fredericksburg during the eclipse rally. Yellowing was apparent but not as bad as expected. Until the rally in April, we'll be using the same 3M anti-oxidizer that CGI uses to blend in the gelcoat with the Cyclo and bring it back to life. Piece of cake... Cheers, all! 1 6 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Casablanca really looks great, nice work Max! Consider adding this cable sleeve to your Andersen chains for a super sano look, you will thank me later. 😊 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VT09LS/?coliid=I105IRZOA4AD9&colid=28S7M1ANYVGFK&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1 1 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted February 13 Moderator+ Share Posted February 13 Now that looks great. 1 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 Welte Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 hours ago, MAX Burner said: So... for those of you with "older" OTTs and want to know to what level your gelcoat has oxidized, try this: Take off the Oliver Logo and find out! Which is exactly what we did this afternoon - a couple plastic razor blades, a heat-gun, some "Goof-Off", and a little elbow grease and about 45 minutes later: The new graphic is from the movie credits - we've been to many of the places on the map and thought it fit our lifestyle... The graphic is held in place temporarily with painters tape and will be fixed permanently after we have CGI do their magic in Fredericksburg during the eclipse rally. Yellowing was apparent but not as bad as expected. Until the rally in April, we'll be using the same 3M anti-oxidizer that CGI uses to blend in the gelcoat with the Cyclo and bring it back to life. Piece of cake... Cheers, all! CGI does a great job. Hard working guys. John 5 John and Debbie, Beaverton, Oregon, 2017 Ford Expedition EL 4x4 3.5 liter Ecoboost, with heavy duty tow package. Hull #1290, twin bed with Truma package (a/c, furnace, hot water heater with electric antifreeze option), lithium pro package, picked up November 7, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 11 hours ago, Patriot said: Consider adding this cable sleeve to your Andersen chains for a super sano look, you will thank me later. 😊 Look again a bit closer, they're already on the chains... HA! Thanks, anyway, @Patriot! 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 Chain sleeves: Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 13 Moderators Share Posted February 13 As far as I know - The original "chain sleeve" idea came from none other than - Foy! 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 46 minutes ago, topgun2 said: As far as I know - The original "chain sleeve" idea came from none other than - Foy! Exactly what I recall, @topgun2 - although I got it from you! HA! 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Those chain sleeves really clean up the appearance of the Andersen chains as well. I had the Ollie Andersen WDH on my when towing with my former Tundra and like the sleeves well they looked sano!👍🏻😊 Just a thought Max! 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 13 Moderators Share Posted February 13 58 minutes ago, Patriot said: Those chain sleeves really clean up the appearance of the Andersen chains as well. I had the Ollie Andersen WDH on my when towing with my former Tundra and like the sleeves well they looked sano!👍🏻😊 I'll second that - Makes keeping those chains cleaner looking without actually having to clean them. Additionally, after awhile the chains will start to rust in spots. With the sleeves you'll never even see the rust. Therefore out of sight, out of mind. Bill 2 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Patriot said: I had the Ollie Andersen WDH on my when towing with my former Tundra and like the sleeves well they looked sano!👍🏻😊 Concur, 100%, @Patriot - Very sano mod, indeed. Practically, however - they keep from chipping the black paint/powdercoating off the bulldog if they're wrapped over the top... Good thought, David! 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Morris Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 15 hours ago, MAX Burner said: The graphic is held in place temporarily with painters tape and will be fixed permanently after we have CGI do their magic in Fredericksburg during the eclipse rally. You'll want the graphics on before they do the ceramic coating, else it won't stick. Plus, the ceramic coating over the graphics helps protect them. If you let them know ahead of time what you're doing, I'd imagine they would polish the top front first to give you time to apply the graphics before coating. 1 5 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 3 minutes ago, Steve Morris said: If you let them know ahead of time what you're doing, I'd imagine they would polish the top front first to give you time to apply the graphics before coating. Exactly right on, Steve. I spoke with Colin yesterday afternoon and he's saying the same thing. We're getting his recommended 3M gelcoat polishing compound today to cleanup some of the oxidation where the graphic will be placed before we get to TX. 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbrink Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 20 hours ago, MAX Burner said: Concur, 100%, @Patriot - Very sano mod, indeed. Practically, however - they keep from chipping the black paint/powdercoating off the bulldog if they're wrapped over the top... Good thought, David! I had just enough leftover web sleeving after covering my bike security chains to treat the Oliver tow chains. Marring the bulldog is one thing, but very expensive ebikes is another! 1 2 2020 OLEll, Twin, 579 2012 Silverado 1500 4x4 No installed solar, Renogy 40A DC-DC charger, 460Ah LFP battery bank/Victron SmartShunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 2/13/2024 at 6:44 AM, topgun2 said: With the sleeves you'll never even see the rust. Therefore out of sight, out of mind. I'm not really sure that is a good thing. GJ 2 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 15 Moderators Share Posted February 15 33 minutes ago, Geronimo John said: With the sleeves you'll never even see the rust. Therefore out of sight, out of mind. 33 minutes ago, Geronimo John said: I'm not really sure that is a good thing. Well, "never" is a really long time! And ""out of sight, out of mind" should not be taken literally. As with virtually all things these Andersen Chains should be inspected at least annually. With the woven sleeves mentioned, this is a fairly easy thing to do since they are normally held in place with one or two "zip ties". Each Spring I simply clip the zip ties on each end and push the sleeve back as far as possible looking for damaged places in the chain and hit it with a power washer. After it dries, the sleeves are rolled/pushed back into place and secured once again with a new zip tie. Bill 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 LOL, I was thinking of someone covering their safety chains. Since we see too often see other trailers with their chains sparking on the pavement. But then we can't fix stupid. 3 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbergh Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 On 2/12/2024 at 8:16 PM, MAX Burner said: So... for those of you with "older" OTTs and want to know to what level your gelcoat has oxidized, try this: Take off the Oliver Logo and find out! Which is exactly what we did this afternoon - a couple plastic razor blades, a heat-gun, some "Goof-Off", and a little elbow grease and about 45 minutes later: The new graphic is from the movie credits - we've been to many of the places on the map and thought it fit our lifestyle... The graphic is held in place temporarily with painters tape and will be fixed permanently after we have CGI do their magic in Fredericksburg during the eclipse rally. Yellowing was apparent but not as bad as expected. Until the rally in April, we'll be using the same 3M anti-oxidizer that CGI uses to blend in the gelcoat with the Cyclo and bring it back to life. Piece of cake... Cheers, all! Hull 218 aka Mouse has become my Land Yacht. The decal came off with little difficulty. Hair dryer and plastic scraper. The residue was softened with Goo be Gone and the mechanically removed Graphic with the plastic scraper. There was NO oxidation visible. John Davies took impeccable care of the trailer. The Graphic is of my last Sailboat that I was sailing in a Single-handed regatta, Port Huron, MI toMackinac Island. I sent the picture to John and he suggested I change the name to “Long Time no Sea”. Great name for Ollie. 3 1 Legacy Elite II Hull 218 TV 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat 2x4 5.0L Max Tow Pkg Ham W8CB South Central Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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