Hangar 9 UltraCote, Corsair Blue

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking system
Versatile and simple to use
Patented polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning of the covering on your model.
Light weight at .30 oz/sq. ft.
Fuel proof to glow fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water proof as well.

Overview

Garage 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that features a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it versatile and simple to use. A trademarked polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning the covering on your model. UltraCote's distinct capability to both shrink and stretch make it exceptional to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties are as follows:

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

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can just be as excellent as the finish of the surface area it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to appropriately abide by a surface, the surface area must initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the model utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being finished with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill gaps and dents with a high-quality filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid|avoid} the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Suggestion - Some expert builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the model is sanded, use a wet fabric to clean down the model. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surface areas to be covered. As the surface area dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface area will “stand.” When dry, sand the surface areas again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will avoid the grain from raising later under the covering, producing a rough finish. Vacuum the model thoroughly and prevent touching the model with oily hands.Your model is now check outy|prepared|all set} for covering!



Trim Movie to Size:
Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Using scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches larger 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 Suggestion - If the iron you're utilizing does not show the real temperature, here is a tip that will guarantee 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 supported temperature, thoroughly put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature till the water simply starts to boil off. This approach is surprisingly accurate and is generally within 10° (of the specific application temperature of 220).


Tacking Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, utilizing your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Gently pull the covering toward the root and toward the idea, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and idea 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 entire surface area with a minimum of wrinkles.


Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing:
If covering a solid-sheeted wing, work from the center of the spar outside to the trailing edge and then to the leading edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, the covering can be thoroughly raised and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar toward the trailing edge, gently moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the trailing edge with the iron contacting 2 ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the idea and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, utilizing the very same approach. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the method listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


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


Wing Suggestion:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (approximately 350°F) may be had to shrink and stretch the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing idea while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly raised and repositioned to help eliminate wrinkles. This function is advantageous, especially when covering greatly curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the idea till the covering is past the center of the idea. It may be essential to increase the temperature of the iron to accomplish higher shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Suggestion - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really valuable and results in an expert finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the support from the wing panel that you simply covered as a template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be applied to the top of the wing. Be sure to cut a leading panel, making certain that the adhesive is on the right side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the very same methods as described in actions 3 through 6. Be sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting the edges and firmly seal the edges with the iron.


Shrinking the Covering:
Now it’s time to shrink the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, use heat utilizing the very same pattern utilized to use the covering starting at the spar and working outside. It may be essential to increase the temperature to 320°F to obtain rid of persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat essential to tighten the covering.

Pro Suggestion - Usage heat, not pressure, to shrink the covering taught. If pressure is applied, gouges can be pushed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Approach: A heat gun can also be utilized to shrink the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can also be utilized over a solid structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to gently push the covering to the surface area after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surface areas:
The method for covering fuselages and other simple flat surface areas corresponds covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. Initially, tack the center of the surface area down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work outside from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is recommended when applying the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, utilizing the very same approach as described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the benefits of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to ensure expert results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperature levels to be conscious of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® becomes active, permitting the covering to be attached to the model.While 220° will totally bond the covering to the model, it is well listed below the temperature that causes UltraCote® to shrink. This is exactly what's required when very first connecting covering to the model to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Suggestion - Lots of expert builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick reference, as this temperature is utilized regularly whenever placing on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® starts to shrink. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is connected utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to shrink the covering. This preliminary shrinking is finished with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinking Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its maximum diminishing point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause more shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how the majority of the shrinkage rate happens between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperature levels UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage happens between 340°F and 350°F. This is valuable to remember when diminishing and tightening covering.


Essential:Once UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature, a higher temperature must be utilized to more shrink the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be essential to use over 320°F to accomplish more shrinkage.

Pro Suggestion - Constantly use the minimum heat essential to get rid of wrinkles when tightening the covering, thus permitting lots of shrinkage/temperature range staying if it's essential to more shrink the covering.



Valuable Tips

Several 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 fulfill or at the edge of the covering, it is necessary to not overheat this location (over 300°F), as this will shrink and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock placed over the iron is extremely recommended, as it generally avoids the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Nearly all expert builders use covering socks. Garage 9™ deals among the very best that features 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 absorbs moisture.Wood designs actually grow and shrink somewhat throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by taking a trip from the damp Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a couple of days in the desert, the model establishes covering sags due to model shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the model in a dry climate if possible. Positioning the model in a room with a dehumidifier for several days before covering the model may avoid the covering from sagging due to model shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most kinds of polyurethane, epoxy, and automobile acrylic paints. It’s recommended that the surface area be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® intense pads then thoroughly cleaned with acetone or thinner before painting. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not compatible with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Acnes:
Periodically the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, especially when utilizing dark colors. To get rid of these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat gun to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to increase. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the location utilizing a cold, wet wash fabric. The wet wash fabric quickly cools the location, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It may take several attempt to completely get rid of the bubble/blemish, however this approach works great.

Clean Up:
The adhesive can be gotten rid of from the iron or model utilizing acetone or a mild thinner.



Requirements

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