[NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

[wgalligan]

A little acetone damp on a rag will clean up any MonoKote bleed through.

Wayne Galligan

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Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote


> Ken..All
> The trim solvent  will make a mess,it activates the color and it can bleed
> the edges. The trim solvent if used by itself sticks too quick and you 
> can't
> move it around. I have used the windex method ,however I like my mixture
> better.You don't have to use a iron to seal the edges.
> Mix 1 oz trim solvent to 4oz water and add 1 oz of momma's dish
> detergent.Put this in a small spray bottle and spray both sides of the
> material.
> There is enough solvent to activate the monocote glue and the soap 
> detergent
> mixture allows you to position the piece...Squeegee off as usual with
> playing card and dry with a clean towel to absorb the water.If you use a
> credit card it will scratch the color. I have looked at the foam brushes
> like you can get at Home Depot or building supply houses,but haven't tried
> them yet. In 30 minutes you can seal the edges with MEK and a small brush
> and you are done.The monocote piece is stuck permanent with no bubbles and
> the MEK has sealed the edges permanently. Walk off and leave it until next
> day.  IF any bleeding has occured acetone cleans it off nicely the next 
> day.
>
> Jim Ivey
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken Thompson" <mrandmrst at comcast.net>
> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 12:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote
>
>
>>
>> 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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