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Hangar 9 UltraCote, Fluor Neon Pink (Hangar 9 U901 | HANU901)

Model: Hangar 9 U901
Dist. #: HANU901   SKU: HANU901

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UltraCote, Fluor Neon Pink...
Features

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature level-controlled adhesive shrinking system
Flexible and easy to use
Patented polymerizing procedure completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, removing 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 glow 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 use. A patented polymerizing procedure completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your model. UltraCote's unique ability to both diminish and extend 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 start starts at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering job can only be as great as the finish of the surface area it's used over. In order for the covering to correctly adhere to a surface, the surface area must {first|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the model using 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 unattractive bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a premium filler. If using 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 Tip - Some expert builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate finish. After the model is sanded, use a moist fabric to wipe down the model. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surfaces to be covered. As the surface area dries, imbedded wood fibers in the surface area will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surfaces once again using 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later on under the covering, creating a bumpy finish. 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 hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of 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 level of 220°F.

Pro Tip - If the iron you're using does not display the actual temperature level, here is a suggestion that will guarantee 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 supported temperature level, thoroughly pour a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature level till the water just starts to boil off. This method is surprisingly accurate and is typically 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, using your iron as revealed (an iron sock is highly recommened). Carefully 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, enabling 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 entire 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 outward to the tracking edge then to the leading edge as revealed, using 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 moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the tracking edge with the iron getting in touch with two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, pursuing the suggestion and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, using the same method. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the strategy listed 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 cut the excess covering from the leading and tracking edge, enabling a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to wrap around the leading and tracking edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and tracking edges safely with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:
Depending on the amount of the curvature of the wing suggestion, high heat (as much as 350°F) might be needed to diminish and extend the covering to remove all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing suggestion while using heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and repositioned to assist remove wrinkles. This feature is helpful, particularly when covering sharply curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the suggestion till the covering is past the center of the suggestion. It might be necessary to increase the temperature level of the iron to achieve greater shrinkage to remove all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering using a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Tip - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, using the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really useful and leads to an expert finish.


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. Use the covering to the top of the wing using the same methods as described in actions 3 through 6. Be sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting the edges and safely 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 using the same pattern utilized to use the covering beginning at the spar and working outward. It might be necessary to increase the temperature level to 320°F to get rid of stubborn wrinkles. Utilize the minimum amount of heat necessary to tighten up the covering.

Pro Tip - 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 gun can also be utilized to diminish the covering. This works particularly well over an open structure. It can also be utilized over a strong structure if a Hanger 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to gently press the covering to the surface area after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The strategy for covering fuselages and other easy flat surfaces corresponds covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and lastly the top. Initially, tack the center of the surface area down using an iron set to 220°F.Work outward from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is advised when using the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, using the same method as described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and help to ensure expert results. When using UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperature levels to be conscious of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® becomes active, enabling the covering to be attached to the model.While 220° will totally bond the covering to the model, it is well listed below the temperature level that causes UltraCote® to diminish. This is precisely what's required when first attaching covering to the model to prevent the covering from distorting.



Pro Tip - Many expert builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast reference, as this temperature level is utilized often whenever putting on covering.



Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® starts to diminish. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is connected using an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to diminish the covering. This initial shrinking is done with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinking Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its optimum shrinking point. Raising the temperature level above this point will not cause further shrinkage.


The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature level. The chart to the right demonstrates how the majority of the shrinkage rate happens between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperature levels UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The tiniest amount of shrinkage happens between 340°F and 350°F. This is useful to keep in mind when shrinking and tightening up covering.


Important:When UltraCote® is diminished to a specific temperature level, a higher temperature level must be utilized to further diminish the covering. For example, if the covering was diminished using 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be necessary to use over 320°F to achieve further shrinkage.

Pro Tip - Constantly use the minimum heat necessary to remove wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus enabling plenty of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's necessary to further diminish the covering.



Useful Tips

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 necessary 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 highly advised, as it usually prevents the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock soaks up heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Almost all expert builders use covering socks. Hangar 9™ deals one of the best that features 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 soaks up moisture.Wood designs 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 couple of days in the desert, the model establishes covering sags due to model shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the model in a dry environment if possible. Placing the model in a room with a dehumidifier for a number of days prior to covering the model might prevent the covering from drooping 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® bright pads then completely cleaned up with acetone or thinner prior to painting. Design Dope or butyrate-based paint are not compatible with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Blemishes:
Sometimes the extreme heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, particularly when using dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled location using a heat gun to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to increase. Rapidly pop the bubble using a needle then wipe the location using 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 tries to totally remove the bubble/blemish, but this method works great.

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



Requirements

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