Monokote help required

[mike mueller]

 I have had this problem with monocote also. I have found the perfect solution and it's just 1 word. Ultracote!!!!
 Seriously I find it so much easier to work with. Also it's slightly heavier but the difference is less than 10%.
 Lately I've discovered something cool. Monocote is very easy to use over Ultacote. I apply it without using any heat but by applying a homemade concoction to the glue side of the monocote. I then apply it to the base surface and squeegy out the liquid. Allow it to dry overnight and seal the edges the next day with strips of ultracote with low heat. This only works on fairly flat surfaces. No bubbles. Mike

Peter Pennisi <pentagon.systems at bigpond.com> wrote:

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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