Hangar 9 UltraCote, Chrome

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Versatile and easy to apply
Patented polymerizing process completely fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning of the covering on your model.
Light weight at .30 oz/sq. ft.
Fuel evidence to radiance fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water evidence as well.

Overview

Garage 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it versatile and easy to apply. A trademarked polymerizing process completely fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's special capability to both diminish and extend make it superior to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp ranges are as follows:

Adhesion to wood starts at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage beginning starts at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering task can just be as great as the finish of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to appropriately comply with a surface area, the surface must initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design using a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unattractive bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a premium filler. If using light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid the filler from revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Pointer - Some expert home builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate finish. After the design is sanded, use a damp fabric to wipe down the design. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surface areas to be covered. As the surface dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surface areas once again using 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will avoid the grain from raising later under the covering, creating a bumpy finish. Vacuum the design completely and avoid touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now {ready|prepared|all set} for covering!



Trim Movie to Size:
Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Using scissors or sharp hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches bigger than had to cover the wing. Get rid of the support (conserve for later) and position the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, centered over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.

Pro Pointer - If the iron you're using does not show the real temperature, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Enable your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature till the water just starts to boil off. This technique is surprisingly precise and is typically within 10° (of the precise application temperature of 220).


Tacking Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, using your iron as revealed (an iron sock is highly recommened). Gently pull the covering towards the root and towards the pointer, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and pointer of the wing. Press gently with the iron, permitting the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Preferably, the covering will naturally lay flat against the whole surface with a minimum of wrinkles.


Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing:
If covering a solid-sheeted wing, work from the center of the spar outward to the routing edge and after that to the cutting edge as revealed, using the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, the covering can be carefully raised and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar towards the routing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the routing edge with the iron contacting 2 ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the pointer and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, using the same technique. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the technique listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


Sealing the Edges:
With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and routing edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, permitting a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to wrap around the leading and routing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and routing edges safely with the covering iron.


Wing Pointer:
Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing pointer, high heat (as much as 350°F) might be had to diminish and extend the covering to get rid of all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing pointer while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to assist get rid of wrinkles. This feature is helpful, particularly when covering greatly curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the pointer till the covering is past the center of the pointer. It might be essential to increase the temperature of the iron to accomplish greater shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering using a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Pointer - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, using the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really valuable and leads to an expert finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the support from the wing panel that you just covered as a template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Make sure to cut a leading panel, making certain that the adhesive is on the right side. Use the covering to the top of the wing using the same strategies as explained in steps 3 through 6. Make sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting the edges and safely seal the edges with the iron.


Shrinking the Covering:
Now it’s time to diminish the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, apply heat using the same pattern utilized to apply the covering starting at the spar and working outward. It might be essential to increase the temperature to 320°F to obtain rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum amount of heat essential to tighten up the covering.

Pro Pointer - Usage heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pushed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Approach: A heat weapon can also be utilized to diminish the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can also be utilized over a strong structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to gently press the covering to the surface after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other easy flat surface areas corresponds covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, tack the center of the surface down using an iron set to 220°F.Work outward from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is suggested when applying the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, using the same technique as explained above.

Important: Even if you're experienced in applying other brands of covering, it’s important to read the following guidelines. UltraCote® integrates a unique multi temperature controlled adhesive and shrinkage system that makes achieving expert covering results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the advantages of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and help to guarantee expert results. When using UltraCote®, there are three important temperatures to be conscious of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® ends up being active, permitting the covering to be connected to the model.While 220° will fully bond the covering to the design, it is well listed below the temperature that triggers UltraCote® to diminish. This is exactly what's needed when first attaching covering to the design to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Pointer - Numerous expert home builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature is utilized often whenever placing on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® starts to diminish. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is connected using an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to diminish the covering. This initial shrinking is done with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinking Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its optimum shrinking point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause additional shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how the majority of the shrinkage rate occurs between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The tiniest amount of shrinkage occurs between 340°F and 350°F. This is valuable to remember when shrinking and tightening covering.


Important:When UltraCote® is shrunk to a particular temperature, a higher temperature must be utilized to additional diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk using 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be essential to use over 320°F to accomplish additional shrinkage.

Pro Pointer - Always use the minimum heat essential to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence permitting a lot of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's essential to additional diminish the covering.



Useful Tips

Multiple Colors:
When applying covering with a second color, it’s important that the light color be applied first (under the dark color) to prevent the dark color from showing through. Where colors meet or at the edge of the covering, it is essential to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will diminish and misshape the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock placed over the iron is highly suggested, as it generally prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock soaks up heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Nearly all expert home builders use covering socks. Garage 9™ offers among the best that includes muslin on one side to avoid heat damage and soft cotton on the opposite for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Better:
Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood designs actually grow and diminish somewhat throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by taking a trip from the humid Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a couple of days in the desert, the design establishes covering droops due to design shrinkage. It is recommend that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Putting the design in a space with a dehumidifier for several days before covering the design might avoid the covering from drooping due to design shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and automotive acrylic paints. It’s suggested that the surface be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® intense pads then completely cleaned up with acetone or thinner before painting. Design Dope or butyrate-based paint are not suitable with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Periodically the extreme heat from the sun can cause bubbles and blemishes in the covering, particularly when using dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area using a heat weapon to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Rapidly pop the bubble using a needle then wipe the area using a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric quickly cools the area, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It might take several attempt to totally remove the bubble/blemish, but this technique works great.

Clean Up:
The adhesive can be gotten rid of from the iron or design using acetone or a moderate thinner.



Requirements

Length: 6.5' (78")
Width: 23.5"
Weight: .3oz per square foot