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manolo torres

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Remove Monokote
« on: September 18, 2016, 18:59:36 PM »
I remove the old MonoKote a former K-6. The wing is foam lined Samba so I can not apply too much heat to remove the plastic. Upon removal it remains adhered to the wood white pigment and do not know how to remove it.
Do any of you know how I can remove it without exposing the foam to irreparable damage?
Thank you very much for your advice.

Sorry for my bad English. Use an online translator. :-[
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johnfireball

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Re: Remove Monokote
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2016, 19:21:18 PM »
Try removing the old remaining glue with cellotape. It's a bit of a tedious process. Not sure how it will work on foam.

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manolo torres

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Re: Remove Monokote
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2016, 09:12:00 AM »
I have not explained well. The wing is foam coated wood Abachi (Samba in Spanish). I will try to remove it with tape as you have given me. Thank you.

 
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gerryb

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Re: Remove Monokote
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2016, 21:23:14 PM »
i have used sand paper, worked well for me.

abachi=samba=obechi (english)

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Re: Remove Monokote
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2016, 01:14:04 AM »
You don't have to get it all off if you recover in opaque film as it melds in with the new covering unless you want to recover with transpararent.

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Re: Remove Monokote
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2016, 13:30:38 PM »
I would like to paint it again, this time with opaque white vinyl.
thanks for your help
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