Hangar 9 UltraCote, Cream

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 film covering, eliminating 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 features a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it versatile and easy to apply. A patented polymerizing process completely fuses the color to the polyester film covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's unique capability to both shrink and stretch make it exceptional 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 onset starts at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can just be as good as the finish of the surface area it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to correctly stick to a surface, the surface area needs to initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave undesirable bumps. Fill spaces 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 revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Pointer - Some expert builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the design is sanded, utilize a moist fabric to wipe down the design. Some modelers choose to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surfaces to be covered. As the surface area dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface area 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 under the covering, creating a bumpy finish. Vacuum the design completely and prevent touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now check outy|prepared|all set} for covering!



Trim Film to Size:
Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Utilizing scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches larger than had to cover the wing. Get rid of the support (save for later) and place the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, focused over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.

Pro Pointer - If the iron you're utilizing does not show the actual temperature, here is a suggestion that will ensure your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, carefully put a few drops of water on the iron's surface area. Change the temperature until the water just starts to boil off. This approach is remarkably precise and is generally 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, utilizing your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Carefully 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 carefully with the iron, enabling the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat against the whole 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 external to the routing edge and after that to the cutting edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, the covering can be carefully raised and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar toward the routing edge, carefully moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the routing edge with the iron getting in touch with two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the idea and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the exact same approach. 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 routing edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, enabling a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and routing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and routing edges firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Pointer:
Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (as much as 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 carefully raised and rearranged to assist eliminate wrinkles. This feature is helpful, specifically when covering sharply curved wing pointers. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the idea until the covering is past the center of the idea. It may be necessary to increase the temperature of the iron to accomplish higher shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Pointer - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very valuable and results in a professional finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the support from the wing panel that you just covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Make certain to cut a leading panel, making certain that the adhesive is on the correct side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the exact same methods as described 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 shrink the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, apply heat utilizing the exact same pattern used to apply the covering starting at the spar and working external. It may be necessary to increase the temperature to 320°F to obtain rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum amount of heat necessary to tighten up the covering.

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


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surfaces:
The strategy for covering fuselages and other easy flat surfaces is identical to covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and lastly the top. First, tack the center of the surface area down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is advised when applying the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, utilizing the exact same approach as described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the advantages of this system and the best ways to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and assist to ensure expert results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 crucial temperatures to be mindful of.

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

Pro Pointer - Many expert builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick referral, as this temperature is used frequently 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 step is to shrink the covering. This preliminary shrinking is made with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinkage 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 straight in proportion to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how the majority of the shrinkage rate takes place between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The smallest amount of shrinkage takes place between 340°F and 350°F. This is valuable to bear in mind when shrinking and tightening covering.


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a particular temperature, a greater temperature needs to be used to additional shrink the covering. For example, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be necessary to utilize over 320°F to accomplish additional shrinkage.

Pro Pointer - Constantly utilize the minimum heat necessary to eliminate wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence enabling lots of shrinkage/temperature range staying if it's necessary to additional shrink the covering.



Useful Hints

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

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock put over the iron is extremely advised, 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 warm up 10%. Practically all expert builders utilize covering socks. Garage 9™ deals one of the very 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 Better:
Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood models really grow and shrink slightly throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the damp Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a few days in the desert, the design develops covering droops due to design shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Positioning the design in a room with a dehumidifier for several days prior to covering the design may avoid the covering from drooping due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Acnes:
Periodically the extreme heat from the sun can cause bubbles and blemishes in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To eliminate these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat weapon to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the location utilizing a cold, wet wash fabric. The wet wash fabric rapidly cools the location, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It may take several tries to totally eliminate the bubble/blemish, however this approach works great.

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



Specifications

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