[NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

george w. kennie geobet at gis.net
Sun Feb 18 13:36:30 AKST 2007


Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on MonokoteYup, used it b/4 the new formulation and it makes for a very strong bond, but you only get one chance to get the position right. Once it's down, it ain't coming up.
G.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: k6xyz 
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  Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 4:12 PM
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  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. 

  -----Original Message-----
  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [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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