Flyboy1958

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Actually it's painted plastic. I also have a little pinstriping to apply to my cowl as well which is painted fiberglass. Can I iron some pinstriping down on my painted plastic turtle deck or to my cowl? Just wondering if this is an option and has anyone done this with success?

MinnFlyer

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Yes, but if you're not covering the entire surface (Like adding a stripe or shape) you'll have to be very careful about melting the paint at the edges.

You'll also be better off with Ultracote as it doesn't need as much heat.

Flyboy1958

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Thanks, I'll give it a shot. I would like to add a star about two inches in diameter and some pin stripes.

MinnFlyer

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In that case, you may want to use MonoKote and "No Heat" trim solvent

Flyboy1958

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OK, you don't think the trim solvent would do anything to the paint?

MinnFlyer

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Don't know for sure, better test it first

r2champion

I would try the monokote and windex method before using trim solvent. Trim solvent is very powerful and will almost certainly destroy your paint. The windex shouldn't due any harm to the paint, will adhere the monokote well, and is also heat free. Do a search for monokote and windex, works great.

Crash Campbell

Hi,

Unless you need to exactly match the colour of the moneycoat elsewhere on the model I would use contact vinyl or similar from a sign shop. You can pick up scraps for very little $s and for small amounts weight is not an issue. Seal the edges once applied with clear nail polish to fuel proof. If you need to use moneycoat to match I agree that the windex method is the way to go.

Merry Christmas,

Colin

FlyerInOKC

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I have had good luck with the Hanger 9 trim sheets (adhesive backed). I have a 1/2" on a LT-40 I built for my son 3 years ago and it has had no problems from fuel. I used the Top Flite Trim cutter to cut, it works great.

Flyboy1958

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Thanks, I'll check into the trim sheets, good idea!

SoCalSal

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Hi.....after 35+ years of building I'm going to use a film type of covering for the first time. Please tell me about this windex on film thing??? I'm going to cover a Giant Aeromaster and need some tips on how to apply any trim colors I may use on it.
Don't ask me why it took so long to get around to iron on film but I just didn't accept it why back when and used what I knew best.........some type of fabric and paint.....It has worked well for me and I do it very very well....had a guy ask me what type of film I used on my last build.......it was Stits polyfiber not film but the glass like finish fools some people.

Anyhow what about this windex thing?? does the windex hold the trim down forever? or is it just a way to position the trim till you apply heat to it??

Thanks for any help.

anuthabubba

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flyboy1958,

I've used Monokote on painted cowls and plastic parts many times. Tried the trim sheets and fuel made the stuff ooze goo. Messy! Have some Monokote stripes and glare shield that have been on a Calypso cowl for 20+ years.

Technique is: Thoroughly clean the surface and rub the MK (while hot) behind the (covered w/ cloth) iron. No edge raising. No fuel soaking under. No paint burning.

Terry in LP

Clay Walters

Cover in monokote (base cover). Clean the covering where you want to place the trim or decal and then spray with regular Windex or equivalent ammonia based window cleaner. Make your stripes or trim from monokote, (remove the clear backing) and place (slide) onto the monokote base cover. Use your fingers, a credit card, or any other squeege you're comfortable with to firmly press the trim to the covering and simultaneously work out any air bubbles. Let dry overnight. Usually you're good to go but you can followup with an iron if you wish.

I've done the same with monokote trim sheets. Don't know if the adhesive is the same but the results seem to be.

Regards,

Clay

Flyboy1958

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Thanks, I did just that. Cut my stripes and stars and used the windex to position the stripes and stars, got the bubbles out and let it dry overnight. Followed up with my iron and it seems to be perfect. Only time will tell. Thanks again. I did it on the fueslage and the fiberglass cowl as well, no problems. I LIKE IT !!!