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Monokote Question
I am getting ready to cover a 40% Carden Edge I framed up 4 years ago. I used to always use Monokote in the past, but on my last couple of planes used Ultracote. I remember reading a couple of years ago that Monokote changed their formulation and that it was much more difficult to use now. Does anyone know if this is fact or has been remedied? I like the look of Monokote much more and would like to try it again. Just don't want to open up a can of worms as I have gotten pretty comfortable with Ultracote. Thanks, Craig
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Re: Monokote Question
Some guys will swear it never changed or that it is back to like it was but my opinion is no. It just doesn't stick as well or shrink as much as it did years ago. That being said, it's really only difficult for me on large solid sheeted surfaces (40% wings). It takes me twice as long to cover with Monokote so I am using Ultracote on my latest project.
The Monokote from 10+ years ago went on as easy as Ultracote but had that superior finish. I'd be really happy if they brought it back.... |
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Joined Jul 2008
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Re: Monokote Question
Tony , I am covering my 33%edge now and I have not used Monokote for 4 years , Plus I have never coverd a model this size before , some of the smaller areas seem ok , but on the wings I have a hole roll on one panel , I cant seem to keep it tight . its tight and good , than 2 days later its all renkled . what am I doing wrong ? I am useing matalic blue and silver . I was thinking it may be the colors ?
Pearson. |
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Re: Monokote Question
Is it cool where you are storing your wing? Sometimes you have an area that isn't bonded well and temperature changes bring out wrinkles. I just finished covering my Carden Edge but I used Ultracote because I had issues with Monokote not sticking well.
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Re: Monokote Question
I just use the clear to seal my surfaces. It works ok but does lift in some areas. It's the only clear my LHS had so that's why I bought it.
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Re: Monokote Question
if you realy want to use monokote try using Balsarite before you cover. its a Clear Liquid that is used to Prep the Wood Surface Before Applying Covering. Balsarite absorbs into the wood to waterproof, strenghthen, and increase the adhesion. we have had good luck with it when useing monokote.
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Joined Jul 2008
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Re: Monokote Question
It was cool in the room I am keeping it in but I turned the heat on in that room and with in a day it was very bad , I remember that Monokote would wrinkle up in the sun about the first 4-5 trips out to the field than would get to the point that it was settled in at and stay . I just have never had wone this bad ever but than again I have never coverd a plane this size brfore .
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Re: Monokote Question
I wonder it the trim solvent helps.
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The trim solvent helps a lot when putting covering over covering. I use it when I cover an open framework area so that two pieces of monokote basically become one. If I have a lot of open framework such as built up wings with cap strips and leading and trailing edge sheeting, I will assemble my entire wing pattern over glass, iron the seams down and use trim solvent on all the seams......let sit for 24 hours...then lift the entire piece off the glass and lay it on the wing as one piece...takes patience and practice but have never had (touch wood) a seam come apart!
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Joined Mar 2006
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Re: Monokote Question
I have found what works for me with monokote is to sand all sheeted surfaces smooth,
Around all edges I use Sigs Stik Em thinned a little with Acetone,Maybe one or two coats, After dry I sand all edges lightly,Get a Woodpecker and go over all the surface,Be sure and sand again after Woodpecker treatment as it leaves little hairs of wood sticking up and they must be sanded off, Then take a shop Vac and Tac rag and clean all surfaces, I like to start covering in the middle and work to the wing tip and then to the root When shrinking I leave a small opening on tip and root to let air escape.Lots of Patience |
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Re: Monokote Question
I'm a MonoKote fan and from what I've found over the years is don't overstretch it. If you do it'll come back to haunt you. You want to pull it tight but don't pull so hard as to have puckers coming off of your fingers. You'll get best results by pulling, tacking, and when done it'll lay pretty flat. I guess my point is FLAT.
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