Long winter - Event Date: 30 Jan 2018

I can’t tell you how happy I am that we decided to escape Michigan and do a first-ever Snowbirding trip to Florida with the 179. It is just awesome being here and having the Pod with us.

Ufff, I was sweating like crazy while I was out cleaning the remnants of the r-Pod loopy sticker glue from our Pod, dressed in a T=shirt.  I should have put on some shorts and sandals, but I was afraid of getting sunburned. The good thing is the sun heats up the sticker glue so it's easier to get it off with denatured alcohol.  The bad thing is the heat evaporates the alcohol too fast.  Next is a real good wash and wax job.  

Originally posted by lostagain Ufff, I was sweating like crazy while I was out cleaning the remnants of the r-Pod loopy sticker glue from our Pod, dressed in a T=shirt.  I should have put on some shorts and sandals, but I was afraid of getting sunburned. The good thing is the sun heats up the sticker glue so it's easier to get it off with denatured alcohol.  The bad thing is the heat evaporates the alcohol too fast.  Next is a real good wash and wax job.   I'm even thinking of un-winterizing soon.  But in theory, we still have another month os sub freezing temp's at night.  ... in theory...

Probably should have tried Goo Gone instead of denatured alcohol. Either that or lacquer thinner. Neither will hurt the gel-coat finish.

Stephen, I first used Goo-Gone and it left a horrible mess and didn't get the glue off.  Lacquer thinner damages the gelcoat though not as badly as acetone.  The alcohol, once you get the stickers off with a window razor, dissolves the glue and leaves no residue.  The remainder of the glue that the paper towel doesn't pick up can be brushed off with a fresh towel with alcohol on it.  Also, the alcohol is a little safer as it is water soluble and isn't as easier on the lungs when you are exposed to the vapor, even outside.  And, it leaves no trace once evaporated, unlike lacquer thinner that leaves a slight residue, again the same as acetone.