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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.<BR>
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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. <BR>
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On 2/18/07 12:55 PM, "Ed White" <edvwhite@sbcglobal.net> wrote:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:12.0px'>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?<BR>
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<B><I>ORLANDO FRETS <ojfrets@earthlink.net></I></B> wrote:<BR>
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Temperature in low 30's. It's cold! It's also too cold to build, shop is cold. Stay inside where it's warm.<BR>
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ORLANDO FRETS<BR>
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