[NSRCA-discussion] Monokote on Monokote

Lynn Burks rclen123 at adelphia.net
Tue Feb 20 20:24:24 AKST 2007


Hey old partner:  Yes Cinch a product of Proctor and Gamble ( window 
cleaner) it seems to attach the monokote glue a little better.  Lynn

k6xyz wrote:
> 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-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Lynn Burks
> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 10:01 AM
> To: NSRCA Mailing List
> 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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