Hello team Ericson,I bought my 1992 E34-II last December (2016). This is my first boat. I had the mast removed for winter storage to permit a thorough professional inspection of the standing rigging (results pending). According to the yard the PO had not pulled the mast for at least 7 years, which is as far back as they have electronic records. Based on the condition of the spreader boots I suspect it's been well over a decade. I haven't seen the mast yet, but the yard removed the spreaders. I've attached a photo of the spreaders and a couple of the boots. Today's questions: How should I clean the adhesive from the spars and should I go with a thorough cleaning, or should I paint the spreaders? If so, with what. I won't be painting the mast. Also, what should I use to replace the boots?Thank you in advance! Brad