Hangar 9 UltraCote, Fluor Neon Pink

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Special multi temperature level-controlled adhesive {shrinking|shrinking} system
Versatile and simple to use
Patented polymerizing process completely fuses the color to the polyester movie 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

Hangar 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and simple to use. A trademarked polymerizing process completely fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning the covering on your model. UltraCote's distinct capability to both shrink 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 onset begins at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinking is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering task can only be as good as the finish of the surface area it's 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 progressively finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being finished with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave undesirable bumps. Fill gaps and damages 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 Pointer - Some professional builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the model is sanded, use a damp fabric to clean down the model. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surface areas to be covered. As the surface area dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface area will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surface areas again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later under the covering, producing a bumpy finish. Vacuum the model completely 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. Utilizing scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches larger than had to cover the wing. Remove the backing (conserve for later) and position 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 Pointer - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the real temperature level, here is a tip that will guarantee 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 supported temperature level, thoroughly put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature level till the water simply begins to boil off. This technique is remarkably precise and is usually within 10° (of the precise application temperature level 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, enabling the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat versus 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 tracking edge then 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 towards the tracking edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the tracking edge with the iron calling two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the exact same technique. 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. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, thoroughly trim the excess covering from the leading and tracking edge, enabling 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 Pointer:
Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (approximately 350°F) might be had to shrink and extend the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing tip while using heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and rearranged to help eliminate wrinkles. This feature is useful, especially when covering greatly curved wing suggestions. 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 level of the iron to accomplish higher shrinking 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 Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really practical and results in an expert finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the backing from the wing panel that you simply 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 sure that the adhesive is on the proper side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the exact same strategies as explained in actions 3 through 6. Make certain 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, use heat utilizing the exact same pattern used to use the covering starting at the spar and working external. It might be needed to increase the temperature level to 320°F to obtain rid of stubborn wrinkles. Utilize the minimum amount of heat needed to tighten the covering.

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


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surface areas:
The technique for covering fuselages and other simple flat surface areas corresponds covering a strong 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 using the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the exact same technique as explained above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to make sure professional results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 important temperature levels to be mindful of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® ends up being active, enabling the covering to be connected to the model.While 220° will fully bond the covering to the model, it is well below the temperature level that triggers UltraCote® to shrink. This is precisely what's required when first connecting covering to the model to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Pointer - Many professional builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick referral, as this temperature level is used frequently whenever putting on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® begins to shrink. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is attached utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to shrink the covering. This initial 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 level above this point will not trigger further shrinking.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in proportion to the temperature level. The chart to the right demonstrates how most of the shrinking rate happens between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperature levels UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The tiniest amount of shrinking happens between 340°F and 350°F. This is practical to remember when diminishing and tightening covering.


Essential:As Soon As UltraCote® is diminished to a specific temperature level, a greater temperature level must be used to further shrink the covering. For example, if the covering was diminished utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be needed to use over 320°F to accomplish further shrinkage.

Pro Pointer - Always use the minimum heat needed to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, thus enabling plenty of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's needed to further shrink the covering.



Handy Tips

Several 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 important 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 placed over the iron is extremely advised, as it normally avoids the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Almost all professional builders use covering socks. Hangar 9™ deals among the best that includes muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the opposite for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Better:
Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood designs really grow and shrink 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 droops due to model shrinking. It is suggest that you cover the model in a dry environment if possible. Positioning the model in a space with a dehumidifier for a number of days prior to covering the model might prevent the covering from sagging due to model shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and vehicle 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. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not compatible with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Periodically the extreme heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and imperfections in the covering, especially when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat weapon to broaden 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 rapidly cools the location, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It might take a number of attempt to entirely remove the bubble/blemish, however this technique works great.

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



Specifications

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