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    Posted: 05 Jul 2016 at 6:08am
I just purchased a 2015 179 in lightly used condition. The previous owner apparently had it parked under a poplar tree and the leaf pods that drop in the spring were stuck all over the roof. I washed off the remnant pods, but they leave a sticky residue behind that has hardened and turned black. Does anyone know of a cleaner that will emulsify that residue so I can clean it off?

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Posts: 4518 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jul 2016 at 7:26am
Welcome to the group!!I use the spray Harley cleaner that has the bees wax in it.
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Posts: 6418 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jul 2016 at 8:25am
Bug and tar remover should do the trick. Even WD-40 can work or something like Goo-Gone (Orange oil based) cleaner. A good polish like Turtle Wax Ice can help protect it after it is cleaned.
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Posts: 40 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 5:37am
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give them a try. Need to get it cleaned and protected.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 8:52am
For cleaning, nothing beats Awesome Cleaner from the dollar store.
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