[NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

[Ken Thompson]

I believe you're referring to MonoKote trim solvent.  They say it is to be 
used like any "wet apply" method, wipe it on with a soft lint free cloth and 
apply your trim.  The bottom layer needs to stay wet, just as in the Windex 
method, and squeegee out the bubbles, let it dry for 24 hours and go fly.

Personally I like the Windex method and let it dry overnight, gentle heat to 
activate the adhesive and call it good!  The Windex method allows you to 
reposition the trim for quite a while.

I've only used the trim solvent on a couple of occasions, strictly small 
pieces and it does work.  I'm afraid to try it on anything large, though.

Ken


>
> 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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