Hangar 9 UltraCote, Fluor Red

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature level-managed adhesive shrinkage system
Versatile and simple to apply
Patented polymerizing procedure permanently merges the color to the polyester film 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 evidence to glow 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 flexible and simple to apply. A patented polymerizing procedure permanently merges the color to the polyester film covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning the covering on your model. UltraCote's unique capability to both diminish and stretch make it superior to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature 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 surface of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to correctly comply with a surface, the surface must {first|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the model utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unattractive bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a premium filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), utilize a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to prevent the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Pointer - Some expert 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 damp 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, imbedded wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” 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 on under the covering, creating a rough surface. Vacuum the model completely and prevent touching the model with oily hands.Your model is now {ready|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 larger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the support (save 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 Pointer - If the iron you're utilizing does not show the actual temperature level, here is a suggestion that will guarantee your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature level, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature level up until the water just starts to boil off. This method is surprisingly accurate and is usually within 10° (of the precise application temperature level of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, utilizing your iron as shown (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Gently pull the covering towards the root and towards the pointer, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and pointer of the wing. Press carefully with the iron, permitting 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 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 then to the cutting edge as shown, utilizing 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 routing edge, carefully sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the routing edge with the iron contacting 2 ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the pointer and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, utilizing the same method. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the method listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


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


Wing Pointer:
Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing pointer, high heat (approximately 350°F) may be needed to diminish and stretch the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing pointer while using heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to help eliminate wrinkles. This function is beneficial, specifically when covering sharply curved wing ideas. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the pointer up until the covering is past the center of the pointer. It may be necessary to increase the temperature level of the iron to attain higher shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby 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 extremely practical and results in an expert surface.


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 applied to the top of the wing. Make certain to cut a leading panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the appropriate side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the same techniques as described in steps 3 through 6. Make certain that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting the edges and securely 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 utilizing the same pattern utilized to apply the covering beginning at the spar and working external. It may be necessary to increase the temperature level to 320°F to obtain rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum amount of heat necessary to tighten the covering.

Pro Pointer - Use heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is applied, gouges can be pushed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Technique: A heat gun can likewise be utilized to diminish the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can likewise be utilized over a solid structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to carefully push the covering to the surface after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surface areas:
The method for covering fuselages and other easy flat surface areas is identical to covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, 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 suggested when using the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, utilizing 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 instructions. UltraCote® incorporates a unique multi temperature controlled adhesive and shrinkage system that makes accomplishing expert covering results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and ways to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to ensure expert results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 crucial temperature levels to be aware 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 totally bond the covering to the model, it is well below the temperature level that causes UltraCote® to diminish. This is precisely what's required when first connecting covering to the model to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Pointer - Numerous expert builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature level is utilized regularly whenever placing 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 attached utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to diminish the covering. This preliminary shrinking is done 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 more shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature level. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinkage rate takes place in 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 takes place in between 340°F and 350°F. This is practical to keep in mind when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Important:When UltraCote® is shrunk to a particular temperature level, a greater temperature level must be utilized to more diminish the covering. For instance, 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 more shrinkage.

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



Handy Hints

Numerous 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 very important 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 extremely suggested, 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%. Nearly all expert builders utilize covering socks. Garage 9™ deals one of the very best that features muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the other side for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Better:
Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood models actually grow and diminish slightly 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 droops due to model shrinkage. It is recommend that you cover the model in a dry climate if possible. Positioning the model in a room with a dehumidifier for a number of days before covering the model may prevent the covering from sagging due to model shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most kinds of polyurethane, epoxy, and vehicle acrylic paints. It’s suggested that the surface be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® intense pads then completely cleaned with acetone or thinner before painting. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not suitable with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Periodically the extreme heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and blemishes in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat gun 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, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It may 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 utilizing acetone or a mild thinner.



Specs

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