I find that it is too much pre-stretched I carefully remove some of the stretch with a heat gun and a frame to hold it. You'd need to experiment some. It has to have a little stretch left to shrink. Dwight
________________________________ From: cctech <cctech-boun...@classiccmp.org> on behalf of David Collins via cctech <cct...@classiccmp.org> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 2:15 PM To: Craig Ruff; General Discussion: On-Topic Posts Subject: Re: Q: Plotter bed repair with MonoKote? Also very interested in the use of Monokote to repair plotter beds...any more info/experience/tips/traps would be much appreciated. David Collins HP Computer Museum > On 19 Feb 2019, at 5:37 am, Craig Ruff via cctech <cct...@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > >> On Feb 18, 2019, at 11:00 AM, dwight wrote: >> >> There were a couple hp XY plotters that had the mylar plate delaminating. >> I've reworked these with model airplane mono coat. > > Are you referring to MonoKote (<http://>www.monokote.com > <http://www.monokote.com/>)? That looks perfect for repairing the gouged bed > of one of my 9872C plotters. Is a hot air supply suitable for applying the > film, or did you use their heating iron? I'm guessing a bit of pressure to > adhere the film is necessary?
