Hangar 9 UltraCote, Fluor Red

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Distinct multi temperature level-managed adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Versatile and easy to apply
Patented polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester film covering, removing 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 includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and easy to apply. A trademarked polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester film covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's distinct capability to both diminish and extend make it remarkable to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature ranges are as follows:

Adhesion to wood starts at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage beginning starts at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering job can only be as good as the finish of the surface it's used over. In order for the covering to correctly adhere to a surface, the surface must initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design using a sanding block and progressively 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 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 Tip - Some professional home builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the design is sanded, utilize a moist cloth to clean down the design. Some modelers prefer 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 prevent the grain from raising later on under the covering, creating a bumpy finish. Vacuum the design completely and prevent touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now check outy|prepared|all set} for covering!



Trim Film to Size:
Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Utilizing scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches larger than had to cover the wing. Get rid of the backing (conserve for later on) 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 Tip - If the iron you're using does not display the real temperature level, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature level, thoroughly pour a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature level up until the water just starts to boil off. This approach is remarkably precise 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 idea, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and idea of the wing. Press gently with the iron, permitting the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Preferably, the covering will naturally lay flat versus 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 outward to the routing edge then to the leading edge as revealed, using the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, 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 routing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) toward the routing edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, pursuing the idea and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, using the very same approach. 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 routing edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, thoroughly trim 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 firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (as much as 350°F) may be had 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 idea while using heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and repositioned to help eliminate wrinkles. This feature is beneficial, especially when covering sharply curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the idea up until the covering is past the center of the idea. It may be essential to increase the temperature level of the iron to achieve higher shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering using a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Tip - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, using the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely useful and results in a professional finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the backing 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 appropriate side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing using the very same methods as described in steps 3 through 6. Make sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when trimming 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 beginning at the spar and working outward. It may be essential to increase the temperature level to 320°F to get rid of persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat essential to tighten the covering.

Pro Tip - Use heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pushed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Approach: 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 strong structure if a Hanger 9 Covering Glove™ is used to gently push the covering to the surface after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surfaces:
The strategy for covering fuselages and other simple flat surfaces is identical to covering a strong 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 outward from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. Cut 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 described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and how to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and assist to ensure professional outcomes. When using UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperatures to be conscious of.

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

Pro Tip - Numerous professional home builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick referral, as this temperature level is used 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 maximum diminishing 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 higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish however at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage happens between 340°F and 350°F. This is useful to remember when diminishing and tightening covering.


Crucial:Once UltraCote® is diminished to a particular temperature level, a higher temperature level must be used to further diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was diminished using 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be essential to utilize over 320°F to achieve further shrinkage.

Pro Tip - Always utilize the minimum heat essential to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, thus permitting a lot of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's essential to further diminish the covering.



Valuable 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 fulfill or at the edge of the covering, it is very important to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will diminish and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock placed over the iron is highly recommended, as it normally avoids the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Practically all professional home builders utilize covering socks. Hangar 9™ deals one of the very best that includes muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the other side for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Much better:
Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood models in fact grow and diminish a little 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 few days in the desert, the design develops covering sags due to design shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry climate if possible. Positioning the design in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days prior to covering the design may prevent the covering from drooping due to design 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® intense pads then completely cleaned with acetone or thinner prior to painting. Design Dope or butyrate-based paint are not compatible with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Sometimes the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, especially when using dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area using a heat weapon to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to increase. Quickly pop the bubble using a needle then clean the area using a cold, damp wash cloth. The damp wash cloth quickly cools the area, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It may take numerous tries to entirely remove the bubble/blemish, however this approach works great.

Clean Up:
The adhesive can be eliminated from the iron or design using acetone or a mild thinner.



Requirements

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