[NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

k6xyz k6xyz at sbcglobal.net
Mon Feb 19 07:34:23 AKST 2007


Hi Lynn....great to hear from you again!
I've never heard of that stuff but I'll keep it in mind.
Hopefully, the cold weather is done.....I've had enough of that for
awhile...a LONG while.


Regards

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

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Lynn Burks
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 10:01 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

Hey Dave: I have used Cinch ( in orange bottle) with good results. Is it 
warming up back there yet. Lynn

k6xyz wrote:
>
> 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
> *To:* NSRCA Mailing List
> *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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