Hangar 9 UltraCote, Fluor Blue

Features

High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature level-controlled adhesive shrinking systemVersatile and easy to applyPatented 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 proof to radiance fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water proof as well.


Overview

Hangar 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 apply. A patented polymerizing procedure permanently fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows rearranging the covering on your model. UltraCote's unique ability to both diminish and extend make it superior to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties are as follows:

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

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering task can just be as great as the surface of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to appropriately abide by a surface, the surface needs to initially|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the model using a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill spaces and dents with a premium filler. If using light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), utilize a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid|avoid} the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Suggestion - Some expert home builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the model is sanded, utilize a moist fabric to clean down the model. Some modelers choose to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surfaces again using 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will avoid the grain from raising later on under the covering, creating a bumpy surface. Vacuum the model completely and prevent touching the model with oily hands.Your model is now {ready|prepared|all set} for covering!



Trim Film 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 needed to cover the wing. Remove the support (conserve for later on) and put the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, focused over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature level of 220°F.

Pro Suggestion - If the iron you're using does not show the actual temperature level, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature level, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature level till the water just begins to boil off. This approach is remarkably accurate and is typically within 10° (of the specific application temperature level of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, using your iron as shown (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Gently pull the covering towards the root and towards the suggestion, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and suggestion of the wing. Press carefully 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 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 tracking edge and then to the leading edge as shown, 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 tracking edge, carefully sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the tracking edge with the iron calling two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the suggestion and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, using the very same approach. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the method 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 pastime knife, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and tracking edge, permitting 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 firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Suggestion:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing suggestion, high heat (up to 350°F) may be needed to diminish and extend the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing suggestion while using heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to assist eliminate wrinkles. This function is beneficial, especially when covering sharply curved wing ideas. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the suggestion till the covering is past the center of the suggestion. It may be required to increase the temperature level of the iron to attain higher shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering using 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, using the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely helpful and results in a professional surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using 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. Be sure to cut a top panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the right side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing using the very same strategies as explained 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 diminish the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, apply heat using the very same pattern used to apply the covering starting at the spar and working outside. It may be required to increase the temperature level to 320°F to obtain rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat required to tighten up the covering.

Pro Suggestion - Use 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 Method: A heat weapon can likewise be used to diminish the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can likewise be used over a solid structure if a Hanger 9 Covering Glove™ is used to carefully push the covering to the surface after heat is used.


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

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the advantages of this system and the best ways to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and help to make sure expert results. When using UltraCote®, there are 3 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 model, it is well listed below the temperature level that triggers UltraCote® to diminish. This is precisely what's required when very first connecting covering to the model to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Suggestion - Lots of expert home builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick reference, as this temperature level is used regularly whenever putting 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 connected using an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to diminish the covering. This preliminary shrinking is done 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 level above this point will not cause additional shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in proportion to the temperature level. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinkage rate takes place between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish however at a much slower rate. The smallest quantity of shrinkage takes place between 340°F and 350°F. This is helpful to remember when shrinking and tightening up covering.


Crucial:When UltraCote® is diminished to a particular temperature level, a higher temperature level needs to be used to additional diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was diminished using 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be required to utilize over 320°F to attain additional shrinkage.

Pro Suggestion - Always utilize the minimum heat required to remove wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus permitting plenty of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's required to additional diminish the covering.



Useful Hints

Multiple Colors:
When using covering with a 2nd 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 put over the iron is extremely recommended, as it generally avoids the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock soaks up heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Practically all expert home builders utilize covering socks. Hangar 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 Much better:
Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood designs really grow and diminish somewhat 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 couple of days in the desert, the model establishes covering sags due to model shrinkage. It is advise that you cover the model in a dry environment if possible. Putting the model in a room with a dehumidifier for numerous days before covering the model may avoid the covering from sagging due to model shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and vehicle acrylic paints. It’s recommended that the surface be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® bright pads then completely cleaned up 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 imperfections in the covering, especially when using dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area using a heat weapon to expand the air under the covering, causing the bubble to increase. Rapidly pop the bubble using a needle then clean the area using a cold, wet wash fabric. The wet wash fabric quickly cools the area, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It may take numerous tries to completely remove the bubble/blemish, however this approach works great.

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




Specs

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