EconoKote vs. MonoKote

Amir Neshati amirneshati at earthlink.net
Thu Feb 13 11:51:24 AKST 2003


What backing???

Amir


> I hate to ask...but you did remove the backing from the Momokote......
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Atwood, Mark" <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 1:33 PM
> Subject: RE: EconoKote vs. MonoKote
>
>
> Hey Paul,
>
> I'm a huge advocate for "low" heat...but don't be afraid to use "enough"
> heat. Balsa is an exceptional insulator (it's heavily used on
refrigeration
> ships) so you can use reasonable heat without worrying about the foam.
Just
> don't crank the heat to high and hold it in one spot too long or you can
get
> a dip.   But moderate heat is more than acceptable, and even high heat on
> occasion if needed as long as it's not stationary.
>
> I've been covering foam wings with Monokote for a long time and never
melted
> the foam.
>
> Mark
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Reed [mailto:paul at judco.net]
> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 1:25 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: EconoKote vs. MonoKote
>
> Does anyone out there have any experience using EconoKote for foam core
> wings? My wing cores are honeycombed and I am having trouble with
Monokote.
> The MonoKote especially the white is not adhering well to the balsa even
> though the surface has been cleaned thoroughly with compressed air and a
> tack rag. Your advice and experience will be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Paul Reed
> Quality Coordinator
>
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