ORIGINAL: Cyberwolf

Guys here is a little trick I use for covering that you may or may not want to try, after the basic color is done and shurnk drum tight. I cut out my designs to whatever shape I want for that particular build, but instead of breaking out the iron I grab my bottle of window cleaner and give it a spray then add my trim, Just a lite mist is enough. Then use a soft absorbent cloth and wipe it getting all the air and most of the cleaner out from under it. On compound curves I just keep working it down and say for something like a wing front edge I use my small trim iron on low heat to seal the front edge, don't add any heat to any place other than the very front edge or it can bubble up and make a real mess. With a little practice you can get a bubble free trim scheme, that looks like it was painted. I was skeptable when I was told about this myself, but it does work and work very well, but only if you use monokote covering material, ultra coat I know will not work as far as the others I don't know. The amonia in the cleaner activates the glue and after it dries overnight its there to stay actually I think it seals stronger than useing a iron. Caution don't be tempted to use any form of heat while the glass cleaner is still wet, I learned the hard way it makes a real mess. After things has dried good I then go around the edges on low heat and seal them down, this takes away any rough edges that can be felt when running your hand over the covering.