Removing dried compound from boat

[ericga]

Yesterday I had to leave in a hurry and left a 2x2 area with some compound applied. Since the boat is about 100 miles from my place, I won't be able to go back before next weekend. What ca be used to remove dried compound? I read things from isopropyl alcohol to peanut butter (not sure I want to go down that road). Maybe I can apply another layer of compound over and give it a good buff? Any suggestion?

 

[ondarvr]

it depends on the compound, but try water first, a wet towel applied to the surface and left to sit can soften it back up.

 

[SeaDooSam]

it depends on the compound, but try water first, a wet towel applied to the surface and left to sit can soften it back up.

If that doesn't work then reappply and then buff, as you said, which should work.

 

[Scott Danforth]

This should help

 

[Woodonglass]

pretty sure a towel soaked in hot water and then left covering the area will soften it up and allow you to buff it out after 10 mins of soaking.

 

[ericga]

Thanks all for the tips. I ran out of elbow grease last weekend. Works great but efficiency seems to fade out after few hours.

I was thinking about using my steam cleaner but not sure I want to use this on gelcoat. I'll start with few extra cans of elbow grease and hot water.