[NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

[k6xyz]

I have a bottle of some kind of liquid to attach MK over MK but I've never
tried it.

Has anyone used it and how did you like it?

 

Regards

Dave Harmon
NSRCA 586
K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
Sperry, Ok. 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Mark Atwood
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 2:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

 

Can it be too cold to build???

Windex is definitely the best of those three.  I've had very good results
with even semi large pieces (maybe 4" wide...anything wider and I'll
typically only do one layer).  Don't skimp on the windex.  Both layers of
monokote have to be clean...any dust will show up as a bump under the film.
I coat both the piece I'm putting down, as well as the surface I'm putting
it on, with a brush.  Spraying it doesn't get enough on (unless you go
crazy) and just creates a million air bubbles rather than a smooth film of
liquid.  I have it sloppy wet...then slide the pieces into position, and I
use a small 4" shower squeegee to squeeze the windex out.  You'll have zero
bubbles...and it will adhere from suction pretty aggressively.  Yes...you'll
have a wet mess so a few paper towels are in order.   Wait at least 24 hours
and then use an iron set just warm enough to anchor Monokote to Monokote
without any shrinking.

If you heat it too soon (same day) there's enough moisture still trapped
between the two layers that you'll vaporize it and cause a bazillion
bubbles.  

-Mark 


On 2/18/07 12:55 PM, "Ed White" <edvwhite at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

OK, Question for those finding it too cold to build.  Is it possible to put
monokote on top of monokote and get decent results?  Tried the poke holes
and windex/soap methods and not impressed with the results.  Any other
ideas?

Ed

ORLANDO FRETS <ojfrets at earthlink.net> wrote:

       
Temperature in low 30's. It's cold! It's also too cold to build, shop is
cold. Stay inside where it's warm.
 
 
 
 
ORLANDO FRETS
 
ojfrets at earthlink.net
 
 

 

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