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Old 07-14-2007, 11:59 PM
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Default MONOKOTE PROBLEM

Every now & then, I get a few marks of whatever color MONOKOTE, transferred to a lighter color. Probably from a dirty iron.

(I finally got smart and went out and bought a "sock" for my iron)

Q) How do I get the transferred marks off?

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Old 07-15-2007, 12:18 AM
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Default RE: MONOKOTE PROBLEM

I use Monokote Trim Solvent, made by Top Flite. It activates the adhesive in Monokote without heat. It also removes adhesive (solvent) which also contains the color.

Just a little on a Q-tip, wipe away immediately with a dry Q-tip or paper towel and the color smears go away. Avoid putting too much around a seam between two colors, as it will bleed the color right out from under the film.

A little bit, that's all. Experiment and you'll soon get the touch.

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PS. It also takes off any Sharpie layout lines you have. Rubbing alcohol will also take off Sharpies, but will not remove the covering color smears.
Old 07-15-2007, 08:31 AM
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Default RE: MONOKOTE PROBLEM

A sock can trap a lot of dirt. Buy some Ironex and clean the goop off of your iron.
Old 07-15-2007, 04:25 PM
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Acetone works well too. Moisten a Q-tip with it and wipe the smear away.

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Default RE: MONOKOTE PROBLEM

YEPER!!!! 100%

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Old 07-29-2007, 10:17 AM
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Default RE: MONOKOTE PROBLEM

OK

The sock works GREAT, but it manages to get a brown iron burn. I've turned it down (the temp)

How do I get rid of the (n0w dirty) sock?

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