Monokote over Epoxy?
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Monokote over Epoxy?
I'm not sure if this fits into this forum but thought that I'd ask....
I'm working on a new project and while fuel-proofing the engine and tank area, I also added epoxy resin to the outside of the nose, which will be under the Monokote covering.
Question: Did I just shoot myself in the foot? Will the Monokote bond to the epoxy successfully? If not, is there something (nitrate dope, Balsarite?) that I can use as a 'primer' for the film?
Thanks,
Bob
I'm working on a new project and while fuel-proofing the engine and tank area, I also added epoxy resin to the outside of the nose, which will be under the Monokote covering.
Question: Did I just shoot myself in the foot? Will the Monokote bond to the epoxy successfully? If not, is there something (nitrate dope, Balsarite?) that I can use as a 'primer' for the film?
Thanks,
Bob
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I usually do it the other way. Cover with monokote, sand the last 1/8" of covering, and epoxy over the covering edge. That being said, Balsarite is supposed to promote bond between epoxy and covering. I have yet to try it, but it should work.
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Monokote will stick to epoxy but it is not pretty, just ask anyone who covers over the fiberglassed center section of a wing. Nothing too ugly though - the Monokote highlights the irregularities of the epoxy. It is very similar to covering plywood - you can see all of your iron indentations. I cover epoxy painted firewalls all the time along with fiberglass/epoxy over balsa fuselages (nose to tail Q500 fuselages).
Kurt
Kurt