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Painting Monokote - 4/4/2002 10:54:37 PM   
maineflyer



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Status: offline 		I want to see if you can paint over monokote. I would like to use some chrome illusion a Extra 300s. I will use some flex additive in the paint. Anyone have any suggestions or comments. Will it hold up and can I restretch it a little if needed? Any comments would be welcome.
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Painting Monokote - 4/5/2002 6:50:07 AM   
JERRY RCIA


 

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Status: offline 		Jeff, I only use ultracoat, but I use paint to trim all of my models. I simply mask my pattern with 3M blue fine line tape, scuff the area to be painted with gray Scotchbrite #7448, tack and spray. I do not use flex additive and yes, I do occasionally reshrink with a heat gun without problems. Just be careful with the heat. All of this should work on monokote too.............Hope this helps..................Jerry

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Painting Monokote - 4/5/2002 8:22:24 PM   
Jemo



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Status: offline 		Do as Jerry says. It does work on monokote also. Don't use primer. I did some tests on both and the unprimered paint holds up much better than primered.

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Painting Monokote - 4/6/2002 9:21:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		What paint are you using? I was thinking of trying out latex. There seems to be a lot of people getting good results.

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Painting Monokote - 4/6/2002 9:33:07 PM   
JERRY RCIA


 

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Status: offline 		Tim, I use PPG automotive paint (DCC) which does not require a clear coat. Only requires two light coats for good coverage and is very glossy. Dont know if latex would work well or not but I have my doubts............good luck Jerry

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Painting Monokote - 4/6/2002 10:35:16 PM   
Jemo



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Status: offline 		Same here, not sure of latex on monokote. Do a test piece and let it set for a few days. Then first try scrathcing it to see how easy it scrapes off, the wrinkle it and pull it, then use your heat gun lightly to see if will shrink without screwing up the paint.

Can't think of any more scientific experiments to do

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Painting Monokote - 4/12/2002 6:42:35 AM   
RICEC5


 

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Status: offline 		What is DCC paint. Is it a polyeurethane?

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Painting Monokote - 4/12/2002 10:47:46 PM   
JERRY RCIA


 

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Status: offline 		DCC is a single stage urethane by PPG. It requires a hardner and reducer. It is an upgrade from their old Delstar acrylic enamel. Any auto paint store that carries PPG will have it.........Jerry

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Painting Monokote - 4/14/2002 8:08:24 PM   
maineflyer



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Status: offline 		I am unsure of the paint maker but it requires a black base coat then the color coat and a clear coat to finish. I will need to add flex to the clear. The finished product changes colors when you look at it from different angles.
Jeff

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Painting Monokote - 4/15/2002 4:00:56 AM   
jetmex-RCU


 

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Status: offline 		Jeff, I've found that the less paint you have on the monocote, the better. I've had best results with just plain Rustoleum or Lustrecote right out of a spray can. The surface needs to be absolutely clean--wipe it with acetone or alcohol before you paint, and after you scuff the surface with some 00 steel wool. Make sure the covering is stretched tight, then lay on several very light coats. The last one I did is holding up after a year of flying, and can be restretched. Go easy with the heat, it is possible to melt the paint.


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