Hangar 9 UltraCote, Deep Pink

Features

High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinkage systemVersatile and easy to applyPatented polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning of the covering on your model.Light weight at .30 oz/sq. ft.Fuel proof to radiance fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water proof as well.


Overview

Hangar 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and easy to apply. A trademarked polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning the covering on your model. UltraCote's distinct ability 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 good 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 should initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the model utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unpleasant bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a top 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 Idea - Some professional home builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the model is sanded, utilize a wet fabric to wipe down the model. Some modelers prefer to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen 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 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, developing a bumpy finish. Vacuum the model thoroughly and avoid 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 hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Eliminate the support (conserve for later on) and put the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, centered over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.

Pro Idea - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the actual temperature, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to warm 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. Change the temperature until the water just starts to boil off. This approach is remarkably precise and is generally within 10° (of the specific 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 highly recommened). Gently pull the covering toward the root and toward the suggestion, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and suggestion 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. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat versus 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 external to the tracking edge and after that to the cutting edge as shown, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, the covering can be thoroughly lifted and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar toward the tracking edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) toward the tracking edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, working toward the suggestion and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, utilizing the same approach. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the technique noted above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


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


Wing Idea:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing suggestion, high heat (as much as 350°F) might be needed to shrink and stretch the covering to remove all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing suggestion while applying heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and rearranged to help remove wrinkles. This feature is beneficial, specifically when covering sharply curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the suggestion until the covering is past the center of the suggestion. It might be necessary to increase the temperature of the iron to attain greater shrinkage to remove all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Idea - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely helpful and leads to a professional 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. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the same strategies as described in steps 3 through 6. Make sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when trimming the edges and securely 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 same pattern utilized to apply the covering starting at the spar and working external. It might be necessary to increase the temperature to 320°F to eliminate stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat necessary to tighten up the covering.

Pro Idea - Use 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 gun can also be utilized to shrink 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 simple flat surface areas is identical to covering a strong 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 external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. 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 same approach as described 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 professional 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 help to ensure professional outcomes. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three essential temperatures to be aware 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 completely bond the covering to the model, it is well below the temperature that triggers UltraCote® to shrink. This is precisely what's needed when first attaching covering to the model to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Idea - Many professional home builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick recommendation, as this temperature is utilized regularly whenever putting 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 maximum diminishing point. Raising the temperature above this point will not trigger further shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how most of the shrinkage rate occurs between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperatures UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The smallest quantity of shrinkage occurs between 340°F and 350°F. This is helpful to remember when diminishing and tightening covering.


Essential:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a particular temperature, a higher temperature should be utilized to further 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 attain further shrinkage.

Pro Idea - Always utilize the minimum heat necessary to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, therefore allowing lots of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's necessary to further shrink the covering.



Handy 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 important to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will shrink and misshape the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock placed over the iron is highly advised, as it typically avoids the surface 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 professional home builders utilize covering socks. Hangar 9™ offers among the very 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 absorbs moisture.Wood models really grow and shrink slightly 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 droops due to model shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the model in a dry climate if possible. Putting the model in a space with a dehumidifier for a number of days before covering the model might avoid the covering from drooping due to model shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most kinds of polyurethane, epoxy, and automotive acrylic paints. It’s advised that the surface 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 suitable with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Occasionally the intense heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and imperfections in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area utilizing a heat gun to broaden the air under the covering, causing the bubble to increase. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the area utilizing a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric rapidly cools the area, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It might take a number of shots to totally remove the bubble/blemish, however this approach works great.

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




Requirements

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