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RE: Covering
Why do you apply anything to the wood when covering with Monokote? Nothing should be used on the wood. Balsarite is only intended to be applied to the framework when the covering material does not have an adhesive layer, such as on Micafilm.
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RE: Covering
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Why do you apply anything to the wood when covering with Monokote? Nothing should be used on the wood. Balsarite is only intended to be applied to the framework when the covering material does not have an adhesive layer, such as on Micafilm.
Why do you apply anything to the wood when covering with Monokote? Nothing should be used on the wood. Balsarite is only intended to be applied to the framework when the covering material does not have an adhesive layer, such as on Micafilm.
And I agree that the wood should not be sealed prior to putting on monokote.
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RE: Covering
If you thin the Balsarite about 50/50 with Ironex and brush on a couple of thin coats, then sand lightly, it really helps make a more permanent, smooth bond. If you have trouble with it, you've got too much on. Having said all that, using the Balsarite under Monokote is kinda over-doing it, and I rarely bother.
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RE: Covering
> What exactly was Balsa-rite good for? <
I explained this in my first reply to your question. It is also useful for fuelproofing a fuel tank compartment using two heavy coats. And it can be used to deal with troublesome edges of covering that lift off. Clean the loose edge, apply a little Balsarite, and it can be stuck down again.
I explained this in my first reply to your question. It is also useful for fuelproofing a fuel tank compartment using two heavy coats. And it can be used to deal with troublesome edges of covering that lift off. Clean the loose edge, apply a little Balsarite, and it can be stuck down again.