Yellow Stains/Streaks From Decal Adhesive - Event Date: 26 Apr 2018

My husband I and noticed yellow stains/streaks on our pod that ran down from the decals. We figured perhaps too much adhesive had been used when applying the decals, so we tried Goof Off, but that didn't work. I decided to try a little bit of Comet with bleach. I tested it on a small inconspicuous spot and it worked! I created a thick paste by mixing the Comet with a little water and I used a medium bristled brush to apply the paste in a circular motion. It didn't require a lot of elbow grease at all, the stains just came right off. 

We have had good success using a clay bar (fine grit), because it is so fine it does take a bit of elbow grease but have never damaged the finish by using it.  Our 177 is just over 7 years old, still looks great.

Maybe hire a neighbor with a chain saw and  . . . .? Anyway I have used a product by Blue Magic called "Road Tar & Bug Gel that works fairly well and one better than that as one time we were under a white pine that had terrible sap drip all over the roof of our pod as well as our Explorer is produced by Guardsman called "Goof Off" it worked well but also took a bit of elbow grease to get the tar off.  Put product on rag and rub over the spot.  Would also highly recommend a good wax job after doing this to put a coating over the gel coat.  I have used a product by MeGuiars called Ultimate liquid wax, leaves the finish baby butt smooth.