Monokote help required

[george kennie]

Peter,
I think you have acquired a bad roll of film! As far as I'm concerned,
you are doing  everything correctly.
As to the smoothness question, I know a guy in my district that sands to
1200 grit paper and covers with white film(MK) and gets a beautiful
smooth finish that doesn't sag on the hottest summer days in bright sun!

Try a different roll and see if it's something about the adhesive on the
particular roll of white that you are having problems with.
G.

Peter Pennisi wrote:

> Thanks for all the tips.
>
> I will try and lightly sand the surface with 320 sandpaper and give it
> another go.
>
> For does that asked, yes the backing paper was removed.
>
> Thanks
>
> Peter
>
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> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of mike mueller
>
> Sent: Thursday, 18 March 2004 6:14 AM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: Monokote help required
> 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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