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Old 01-18-2009 | 10:37 PM
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Default RE: First Time Covering


ORIGINAL: skyraider71

I strongly suggest Ultra-cote for first timers.

I agree, Mono does take more heat. Once I was taught how to cover planes at my LHS... I'm now not afraid to cover anything. Matter in fact that's my favorite part of the build. Plus the more times you cover planes the better you'll become. The hardest part for me was geting my Iron setting just right... not too hot and not hot enough etc. I like using a Iron with a Sock rather than using a Heat Gun, it gives me more control and gives me a better chance not to have my covering pull from the edges.

Once my plane is covered, I attack the areas that wrinkle later on with a Trim Iron with the setting on high. I want you all know I've screwed up a few cover jobs and wasted a few rolls by trial and error while learning, so don't give up... OK?


Good Luck!