Covering ?
12-19-2011 | 06:24 AM
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RE: Covering ?
This is the same thing I said in your PM, but I'll post it here for the benefit of others:
It's extremely difficult to avoid getting bubbles between layers - especially if the trim piece is large. I usually remove the covering underneath the trim except for about a 1/2" lip all around.
If it's not too big, you can poke a bazillion holes in the under layer yo allow air to escape.
One other thing I have tested with success, but which I have not used yet on an actual covering job is a chemical called Xylol (AKA xylene). You can wet the trim piece and apply it, then squeegie out the excess and let it sit overnight. It works like the "Windex Method" which only works on MonoKote, but the Xylol/xylene works on Ultracote.
I am currently covering a Goldberg Cub in yellow and black UC and I plan on trying the Xylol method. If it works well, I'll be reporting it in the forums
It's extremely difficult to avoid getting bubbles between layers - especially if the trim piece is large. I usually remove the covering underneath the trim except for about a 1/2" lip all around.
If it's not too big, you can poke a bazillion holes in the under layer yo allow air to escape.
One other thing I have tested with success, but which I have not used yet on an actual covering job is a chemical called Xylol (AKA xylene). You can wet the trim piece and apply it, then squeegie out the excess and let it sit overnight. It works like the "Windex Method" which only works on MonoKote, but the Xylol/xylene works on Ultracote.
I am currently covering a Goldberg Cub in yellow and black UC and I plan on trying the Xylol method. If it works well, I'll be reporting it in the forums
