Mono-coat
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is anybody else having trouble with Mono-Coat??. latest 2 rolls seem twice as thick and wants go on like cardboard. even at highest temp on the iron. don't have a temp gage, so can't check iron temp, finger touch says its plenty hot enough to sizzle spit. dick
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RE: Mono-coat
There is Monokote Econokote which is a lower temp and less heavier mil, and then there is Monokote Super Monokote that is the regular ole Monokote that is a thicker Mil and loves high heat! So is it possible that you have been using econokote previous to these two roles? There is a big difference between the two even though they are both TopFlite Monokote brand!
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Top-Flight changed the base material on Money-Kote in the early 90's. Since then it's been hit and miss as to the quality and performance of the product. A few years back it was the transparent greens that were problematic. I would like to see the original base material used and not the crud that is currently being used.
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RE: Mono-coat
ORIGINAL: woops
Hey, Dick, what colors are you having trouble with? Did you remove the backing? (I was just covering and I forgot on the first piece.[:'(])
Woops
Hey, Dick, what colors are you having trouble with? Did you remove the backing? (I was just covering and I forgot on the first piece.[:'(])
Woops
... I HATE it when that happens....
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So, is UNTRAKOTE that much better to work with?
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So, is UNTRAKOTE that much better to work with?
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Or when you peel off the backing and then try to iron it down color side up?
... I HATE it when that happens....
ORIGINAL: woops
Hey, Dick, what colors are you having trouble with? Did you remove the backing? (I was just covering and I forgot on the first piece.[:'(])
Woops
Hey, Dick, what colors are you having trouble with? Did you remove the backing? (I was just covering and I forgot on the first piece.[:'(])
Woops
... I HATE it when that happens....
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RE: Mono-coat
So no problems mixing ultracote over monokote? Any tricks to putting ultracote over monokote or vice-versa?
Anyone know of a weight diffrence between the two?
How does ultracote stand up to UV over open framework? Seems like the new monokote gets brittle and breaks, but stuff from 15 years ago is still great!)
Rob
Anyone know of a weight diffrence between the two?
How does ultracote stand up to UV over open framework? Seems like the new monokote gets brittle and breaks, but stuff from 15 years ago is still great!)
Rob
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RE: Mono-coat
Morning guys. may have found my answer. the 4 rolls, in the proective shrink wrapping, were under salt water, during Katrina, at my buddy's house during Katrina. so 4 more things that are trash. now added to the long list of 'to order things'. thanks for all the good words. dick
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So, is UNTRAKOTE that much better to work with?
marwen
So, is UNTRAKOTE that much better to work with?
marwen
I have noticed that there are very few bubbles with Ultracote, compared to Monokote, when covering solid surfaces.
A BIG plus for ultracote is that the backing can easily be drawn on so you can draw out your graphics/designs prior to cutting. Also the backing comes off MUCH EASIER than Monokote.
There is also a weight difference between the two with Ultracote being lighter.
On the negative side, the 'Windex trick' for applying covering over covering does not work with Ultracote - it must be ironed on. Apparently Ultracote uses a different adhesive than Monokote.
In the spring 'get ready for the season session' or during a hot day, I have not noticed as many wrinkles in my Ultracote covered planes compared to the Monokote covered ones. Monokote gets brittle after awhile. I have not seen this with Ultracote. (My oldest Ultrcote plane is almost 3 years old - maybe it just takes longer for Ultracote to get brittle. )
I have found that the colors are noticably more consistant between rolls and the matching paint is A LOT CLOSER IN COLOR to the covering than the Monokote/Lusterkote. I have also found that the Ultracote matching paint does not 'spit' and 'lays' better than the Lusterkote.
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RE: Mono-coat
I love to be blinded by my MONOKOTE. On Monokote, you can easily get a bubble free finish. You have to prep the surface that you are covering.
When ironing a piece of trim on, and laying UC over it, the UC will bond to the warm surface. and when you peel it back off, it will leave a trail. With MK, it will just sort of catch, but come off easily. Also, when ironing UC trim pieces on, it will distort if you aren't careful. Holding a roll of Gold UC and then Red MK, the MK is lighter.(the gold could be heavier than most UC, I don't know.)
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So no problems mixing ultracote over monokote? Any tricks to putting ultracote over monokote or vice-versa?
Anyone know of a weight diffrence between the two?
Anyone know of a weight diffrence between the two?
Woops
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RE: Mono-coat
ORIGINAL: dicknadine
Morning guys. may have found my answer. the 4 rolls, in the proective shrink wrapping, were under salt water, during Katrina, at my buddy's house during Katrina. so 4 more things that are trash. now added to the long list of 'to order things'. thanks for all the good words. dick
Morning guys. may have found my answer. the 4 rolls, in the proective shrink wrapping, were under salt water, during Katrina, at my buddy's house during Katrina. so 4 more things that are trash. now added to the long list of 'to order things'. thanks for all the good words. dick