Alex7403

ok found it


well some progress made today.
i covered the wing of mid star!

how do i attach monokote on monokote?
i have the monokote solvent, do i need that?
should i use windex or monokote solvent?

Thanks
Alex

DMcQuinn

My Feedback: (13)

I like the solvent method. Use a Q-tip to paint the solvent onto the base color. You want a very thin coating of solvent. Then lay the top piece on the solvent, smoothing out the air bubbles. This method does not allow for much re-positioning. If you have trouble positioning, then remove half of the backing from the top piece and position the top piece where you want it. use masking tape to tape the top piece in position. Then fold back the piece (the half with no backing) and use the Q-tip to lay down a thin coat. smooth this down. Then remove the masking tape and the rest of the backing and smooth out the rest of the piece.

Alex7403

Thanks DMcQuinn,

should i wait for surprizes with monokote, does it grow new shrinks or blemishes?
or as finished, thats how its gonna stay?

Thanks
Alex

RCKen

My Feedback: (9)

I prefer to use windex for putting down Monokote over Monokote.
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_603331/anchors_603331/mpage_1/key_flag/anchor/tm.htm#603331]Applying monokote graphics with windex.[/link]

Ken

DMcQuinn

My Feedback: (13)

Once aplied, the monokote is pretty stable. You can use some low heat to make sure it stays put, but don't use real high heat with two layers of covering. Too hot can cause bubbling. I have also used the Windex method as described in the previous post. Try it both ways. I generally try to keep the second piece of covering small (like 3 inch wide stripes, etc.). For really large pieces the windex method is easier.

foosball_movie

Just a couple of obsevations from my experiences with monokote on monokote:

1) If using the Trim Solvent, be sure have your piece lined up perfectly when you are ready to apply it. That monokote adheres instantly and doesn't want to move.

2) Be prepared for easier blistering if using a heat-gun on the sections where monokote is covering monokote. Also, the top layer of monokote seems to slip (ie shrink and recede from it intended position) when heat is applied. So be careful when working around the edges.

3) If using trim solvent, be sure remove air to insure direct contact as you lay down the monokote. If you are hoping to lay down the entire piece and then squiggy out the air, be prepared for bubbles. And those bubbles aren't fun to get smooth and are difficult to make look good.

4) Use low heat on the trim iron.


I also tried the Windex method, but the monokote seems to adhere as quickly as the trim solvent. I had hoped to be able to slide the monokote into proper position. Should a large amount of windex be used to insure a rather thick layer between the monokote? And then squiggy out the excess?

exeter_acres

My Feedback: (2)

I do it slightly differently.....

I poke lots of wholes in the area that is going to be covered... I just use my xacto, but a woodpecker would be great.....

Then I slowly apply the top piece of monokote onto the bottom piece with my iron... working any bubbles forward and then to the side......

then heat gun to stretch... if any bubbles remain, I thn poke a tiny whole with the point of my xacto and work the air out...

has worked quite well for me...

Alex7403

Thanks guys,

the pieces i intend to apply are not small, so i'll do stripes and over sized so i'll cut the excess material.


Thanks

Alex

RCKen

My Feedback: (9)

Yes, if you want to reposition the piece use more Windex as you put it down. This will let you slide it around into position. Then when you are satisfied with it's position you can squeegee out the Windex. If the piece gets too dry to move simply lift it up and squirt some more Windex onto the work surface.

Ken

Alex7403

Thanks Ken, Thanks foosball

And if I wont be so thrall in squeezing the windex out, will it some how disappear or leave imperfections?

my fear is to over cover parts that are over a gap and not over ribs, not to press it to much with a credit card, so it wont lose its tenssion,

or now that im thinking, ill just do it over the wood i have in the center of the wing.

Alex

RCKen

My Feedback: (9)

You can do it over open bays as well. You don't have to put a lot of pressure on it to get the windex out of it.

Ken

Alex7403

OK, done , one more step towards flying it [8D]

yeah, next time ill plan ahead better

Thanks All

Alex