Removing monocote

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09-16-2016, 08:15 AM

Bill Andersen

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Removing monocote

Am contemplating buying a giant scale composite balsa/ply ARF with monocote covering, which I want to remove. What is the preferred method for removing monocote skins? Thanks.

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09-17-2016, 12:46 AM

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Heat, and patience. There will be residue from the coloring/adhesive to deal with as well.

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09-17-2016, 08:46 PM

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Hot air gun for the plastic skin, then Acetone and a rag for residue and colour.

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09-26-2016, 01:07 PM

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Buy a roll of Scotch brand packing tape and use it to remove any remaining "colored adhesive" left over after the film has been removed.

Apply the tape sticky side on the adhesive and rub it, then snatch the tape off.