Monokote Vs. Ultracote. Which is lighter?
05-19-2002, 11:58 PM
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Monokote Vs. Ultracote. Which is lighter?
There was an extensive thread on this on the IMAC list. Mono is slightly lighter than Ultra. This assumes the same color of both. Some colors are heavier than others. (I'll still use Ultra for stayin' tight and ease of use)
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05-20-2002, 01:55 AM
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Monokote Vs. Ultracote. Which is lighter?
Steve,
I have been using Monokote for just about 22 years and have gotten pretty good at using it. But, I have always heard about how much easier Ultracote is to use. I may give it a shot on my next covering job.
You ever get up to Bloomington to fly? I fly at SIRS.
I have been using Monokote for just about 22 years and have gotten pretty good at using it. But, I have always heard about how much easier Ultracote is to use. I may give it a shot on my next covering job.
You ever get up to Bloomington to fly? I fly at SIRS.
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Monokote Vs. Ultracote. Which is lighter?
Vince, my experience has been quite the opposite. I've never had Ultracote sag but Monokote will loosen and sag in the sun. Ultracote's adhesive also bubbles less and goes on with less heat, which makes it better for trim work, IMHO.
To me, Monokote's advantages are a more glossy finish and much wider color selection. When I need an odd color, I generally use Monokote, but for general covering, I use Ultracote.
To me, Monokote's advantages are a more glossy finish and much wider color selection. When I need an odd color, I generally use Monokote, but for general covering, I use Ultracote.
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Vince, I have to agree that Ultrcote is easier to apply than MonoKote, however I can't understand the reference to MoneyKote. I buy MonoKote for less than $9.00/roll Ultracote is much more expensive and is getting even more so. Check out the price of MonoKote at National Hobbies, ask for the price for buying ten or more rolls.
05-20-2002, 03:25 PM
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Monokote Vs. Ultracote. Which is lighter?
Personally, if Ultracote was twice the price, I'd still use it (I'd bi*ch like hell about it, but I'd still use it). I've used Monokote since it was introduced, and have tried others, but a few years ago, when I tried Ultracote, I was hooked! I recently bought some Monokote because it was all that the LHS had in stock (and mt LHS is a two hour drive away). After that experience, I swore I'd never use it again. People say Monokote is glossier, but I sure don't see it. And as far as bubbles go, I've never seen a covering that DOESN'T get some bubbles over time, but there's this *new invention* called a "heat gun" that will cure that problem.
Another thing worth mentioning is that Ultrscote has a white paper backing that lets you draw out your designs before cutting them out! This, in itself, is worth it's weight in gold! IMHO
Another thing worth mentioning is that Ultrscote has a white paper backing that lets you draw out your designs before cutting them out! This, in itself, is worth it's weight in gold! IMHO
