Kaos Rulz

When working with Monokote trim on Monokote, I've had fair luck using clear dope to seal the edges to prevent them from peeling up. I run a small amount of dope along the edges using a Q-tip, or very small brush. Does anyone know if clear, water-based poly would do the same?

Strat2003

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I've used polyurethane to seal trim and it works well for a while but seems to wear off after many cleanups. You need to renew it every once in a while in the heavily oiled areas.

bingo field

I wonder if Balsarite would work. It didn't yellow where I put it on the inside of the cheeks and firewall to fuelproof it. It left a clear film.

MinnFlyer

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As long as it's MonoKote, (And not Ultracote) acetone is probably the best thing to use

Kaos Rulz

Minn,

Yeh I agree, but my real thin strips have a tendency to loosen at the ends. Just not enough area for the adhesive to hold. Guess I could tim with wider strips. []

MinnFlyer

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If that's the case, I used to have that problem with the points on stars (Which I use a lot)

The trick I use is to put a tiny amount of thin CA on a pin and apply it to the tips of stars (Or the ends of pinstriping)

BillS

About a week ago I sealed the ends of several pieces of trim that was starting to come up with Testors cement for plastic models. I put a small amount of the cement on the underside of the trim, pushed it down with my finger wiping the excess off. Then the trim was held down with a finger for about 15 seconds. The model cement repair was simple, cheap, cannot be seen and seems to be holding well.

Bill

Kaos Rulz

Mike/Bill,

Thanks a lot. That's what I'll be doing.

lownslo

I use Lusterkote clear..(splatterkote), and spray a small amount into the cap center. I use a small, artist's brush and go over all edges, decals, and trim, before a drop of fuel gets near the plane. It seems to not turn yellow and works GREAT for years..... lownslo

Crash Master

What about clear nail polish? When it dries it is almost invisable.

lownslo

I have used that before. It is hard to explain.....but after a year or so it becomes "visable" to the extent of kind of looking "slightly dirty". I could be the brand I used, which was Hard as Nails, but that is when I switched to clear Lusterkote. Bottom line.... nail polish will work, but I feel not as well in the long run.....lownslo