Hangar 9 UltraCote, Cream

Features

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature-managed adhesive shrinkage system
Versatile and easy to use
Patented polymerizing procedure permanently fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning of the covering on your model.
Light weight at .30 oz/sq. ft.
Fuel evidence to glow fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water evidence 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 flexible and easy to use. A patented polymerizing procedure permanently fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's special capability to both diminish and extend make it remarkable to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature ranges are as follows:

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

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can just be as good as the surface of the surface it's used over. In order for the covering to correctly stick to a surface, the surface needs to initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a high-quality filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), utilize a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Suggestion - Some expert contractors “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the design is sanded, utilize a wet fabric to wipe down the design. Some modelers prefer to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surfaces again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will avoid the grain from raising later on under the covering, producing a rough surface. Vacuum the design completely and prevent touching the design with oily hands.Your design 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 hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches larger than needed to cover the wing. Eliminate the support (conserve for later on) and place 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 display the real temperature, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, carefully put a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature till the water just begins 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 high point of the wing, utilizing your iron as shown (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Gently pull the covering towards the root and towards the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press gently with the iron, allowing the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Preferably, the covering will naturally lay flat versus the entire 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 trailing edge then to the cutting edge as shown, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, the covering can be carefully lifted and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar towards the trailing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the trailing edge with the iron calling two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, working toward the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the very same technique. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the strategy noted 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 hobby knife, carefully trim the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, allowing 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 tip, high heat (approximately 350°F) might be needed 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 tip while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and rearranged to assist get rid of wrinkles. This function is helpful, especially when covering sharply curved wing pointers. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the tip till the covering is past the center of the tip. It might be needed to increase the temperature of the iron to attain higher shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby 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 very useful and leads to an expert surface.


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 certain to cut a top panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the appropriate side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the very same strategies as explained in steps 3 through 6. Make certain 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 diminish the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, use heat utilizing the very same pattern used to use the covering starting at the spar and working outward. It might be needed to increase the temperature to 320°F to get rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat needed to tighten the covering.

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


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surface areas:
The strategy for covering fuselages and other basic flat surfaces is identical to covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and lastly the top. Initially, tack the center of the surface down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work outward from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is suggested when applying the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the very same technique as explained above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the benefits of this system and how to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and assist to guarantee expert outcomes. 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® ends up being active, allowing the covering to be attached to the model.While 220° will totally bond the covering to the design, it is well below the temperature that causes UltraCote® to diminish. This is precisely what's required when very first connecting covering to the design to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Suggestion - Many expert contractors mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast recommendation, as this temperature is used regularly whenever placing on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® begins to diminish. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is attached utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to diminish the covering. This initial shrinking is done with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinkage Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its maximum diminishing point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause further shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how most of the shrinkage rate takes place between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperature levels UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The smallest quantity of shrinkage takes place between 340°F and 350°F. This is useful to remember when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature, a higher temperature needs to be used to further diminish the covering. For example, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be needed to utilize over 320°F to attain further shrinkage.

Pro Suggestion - Always utilize the minimum heat needed to eliminate wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus allowing lots of shrinkage/temperature variety remaining if it's needed to further diminish the covering.



Handy 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 satisfy or at the edge of the covering, it is essential to not overheat this location (over 300°F), as this will diminish and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock put over the iron is extremely suggested, as it usually prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Practically all expert contractors utilize covering socks. Garage 9™ offers among the best that features muslin on one side to avoid heat damage and soft cotton on the other side for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Much better:
Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood models in fact grow and diminish a little throughout various seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the humid Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a few days in the desert, the design develops covering sags due to design shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Putting the design in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days before covering the design might avoid the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most kinds 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 with acetone or thinner before painting. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not suitable with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Blemishes:
Sometimes the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, especially when utilizing dark colors. To eliminate these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat weapon to broaden the air under the covering, causing the bubble to rise. Rapidly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the location utilizing a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric rapidly cools the location, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It might take numerous attempt to completely eliminate the bubble/blemish, but this technique works great.

Clean Up:
The adhesive can be removed from the iron or design utilizing acetone or a moderate thinner.



Specs

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