Monokote help required

[Wayne Galligan]

Peter,

If your having a problem with it bubbling use a device called a woodpecker.  It makes real fine holes in the wood to relieve the trapped gas. Then you can use a little higher heat to get the adhesive to set.  I use white on most every plane I have built so far. I sand down to 340 grit and just use a good tach rag.  It is a good practice to use a soft glove on the free hand and rub the area down that you just sealed. This helps the adhesive to stick better.  At least for me.

Wayne G.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Peter Pennisi 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:50 AM
  Subject: Monokote help required


  Hi All,



  I know this subject has been discussed many times.



  I am currently having some big issues using Monokote - primarily white. Question is can this material go off. I cannot seem to get it to stick properly. If I try to use more heat it will start to bubble. Less heat does nothing. 



  My preparation (regarded by my flying buddies is excellent) the wing is one piece and was wiped down with mentholated spirits to get any loose grain to lift.  I have final sanded the wing with 1200, Timber is shinny. 

  An air compressor with water reservoir was used to blow clean the wing. I then vacuumed the wing. I then used a tack cloth to remove final traces of dust and finally I wiped the wing down with a paper towel with a small amount of acetone to clean the timber prior to covering.



  Mates are using other products more successfully with less fuss. Is it me or is Monokote over-rated. Help needed please.



  Regards,



  Peter


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