Monokote, Ultrakote

[W&K Creations]

Hey there...ive read a few people try these....I think Quicktime is using this regularly....I got ahold of some monokote and ultrakote and am trying to see how easy it is to apply...at least to the bottom and sides....kids still want to paint there own design on top but sides are always a pain for painting and clear coating and there are a number of posts about what to do around the axels and this monokote stuff is pretty slick....

Ive only got a hot iron but am wondering about a hot air gun.

QT....do you sand the block to 600 grit and just go straight to the monokote or do you primer it and sand to make it extra smooth first....

I took a small piece and stuck it on a unsanded wood block surface and it stuck pretty well but with air bubbles under it due to uneven surface....

I read ultrakote shrinks better but is not a durable as monokote....

any helpful tips on applying this stuff is greatly appreciated! Want to try to make the next car for April with a monokote cover rather than paint just to see....

Sure has a nice glossy shiny surface! I am just going to keep practicing with small cutouts on sample blocks until i get the feel down...

 

[aircooled]

I'm also interested in this process and what is the best way to apply monokote or ultrakote.

 

[jator359]

Opa's the master at this and hope he chimes in. He was a tremendous help in my initial forays into the medium and yes its easier and faster than paint once you get the hang of it,and slicker than teflon at the wheel hub body junction (bonus!). Also check out the numerous youtube videos (typically rc planes) on the application. I use a trim iron rather than the full size--easier for the corners and tight edges, and finish with a heat gun to smooth out the tiny bubbles you inevitably get.

 

[Quicktimederby]

Sorry W&K I don't use monokote I use vynal. With the vynal I smoothed the block with around 220 grit. Lays super smooth at 220.

You have to wait for Opa or ZZ to chime in.