Hangar 9 UltraCote Fluor Transparent Red

Key Features High tech polyester covering Unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system Versatile and simple to apply Trademarked polymerizing procedure completely merges the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning of the covering on your design. Lightweight at .18 oz/sq. ft. Fuel evidence to glow fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water evidence also. 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 simple to apply. A trademarked polymerizing procedure completely merges the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's distinct capability to both shrink and extend make it remarkable 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. Comprehensive Information   Surface Preparation: The covering task can only be as great as the surface of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to correctly abide by a surface, the surface must {first|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design using a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being finished with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unattractive bumps. Fill gaps and dents with a top quality filler. If using light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to prevent the filler from {showing|revealing} through. Pro Idea - Some professional contractors “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the design is sanded, use a moist cloth to clean down the design. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface will “stand up.” 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, developing a bumpy surface. Vacuum the design thoroughly and avoid touching the design with oily hands.Your design 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 hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the backing (conserve for later on) and place the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, focused over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F. Pro Idea - If the iron you're using does not show the actual temperature, here is an idea that will guarantee 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, thoroughly pour a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature until the water simply starts to boil off. This technique is surprisingly accurate and is generally within 10° (of the specific application temperature of 220). Tacking Covering to Spar: Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, using your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Gently 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 carefully with the iron, permitting the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Preferably, 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 outside to the routing edge and after that 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, carefully moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the routing edge with the iron contacting 2 ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the suggestion and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, using the same technique. 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. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, thoroughly cut the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, permitting a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and routing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and routing edges firmly with the covering iron. Wing Idea: Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing suggestion, high heat (as much as 350°F) may be needed to shrink and extend the covering to get rid of 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 rearranged to help get rid of wrinkles. This function is advantageous, particularly when covering dramatically curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the suggestion until the covering is past the center of the suggestion. It may be needed to increase the temperature of the iron to attain higher shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering using a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing suggestion. Pro Idea - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, using the Hangar 9® ProTrim Sealing Tool is really valuable and results in a professional surface. Covering the Top of the Wing: Utilizing the backing from the wing panel that you simply 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, making certain that the adhesive is on the proper side. Use the covering to the top of the wing using the same techniques as described in actions 3 through 6. Make certain that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting the edges and firmly seal the edges with the iron. Diminishing the Covering: Now it’s time to shrink the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, apply heat using the same pattern utilized to apply the covering beginning at the spar and working outside. It may be needed to increase the temperature to 320°F to get rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum amount of heat needed to tighten up the covering. Pro Idea - Use heat, not pressure, to shrink the covering taught. If pressure is applied, gouges can be pressed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work. Alternate Technique: A heat weapon can likewise be utilized to shrink the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can likewise be utilized over a strong structure if a Garage 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to carefully press the covering to the surface after heat is applied. Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surface areas: The method for covering fuselages and other basic flat surfaces corresponds covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally 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. 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 same technique 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 achieving professional covering outcomes simple. Multi-Temperature Control System: Understanding the advantages of this system and the best ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to guarantee professional outcomes. When using UltraCote®, there are 3 crucial temperature levels to be knowledgeable about. 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 that triggers UltraCote® to shrink. This is precisely what's needed when very first connecting covering to the design to prevent the covering from misshaping. Pro Idea - Numerous professional contractors mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature is utilized regularly whenever placing on covering. Diminish On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C) At 300°F, UltraCote® starts to shrink. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is attached using an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to shrink the covering. This initial shrinking is finished 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 above this point will not trigger further shrinkage. The rate of shrinkage is not directly in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how the majority of the shrinkage rate occurs in between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperature levels UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The tiniest amount of shrinkage occurs in between 340°F and 350°F. This is valuable to keep in mind when shrinking and tightening covering. Important:When UltraCote® is diminished to a specific temperature, a greater temperature must be utilized to further shrink the covering. For example, if the covering was diminished using 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be needed to use over 320°F to attain further shrinkage. Pro Idea - Always use the minimum heat needed to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, therefore permitting lots of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's needed to further shrink the covering. Practical Tips Numerous Colors: When using covering with a second 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 satisfy 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 put over the iron is extremely recommended, as it normally 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 warm up 10%. Almost all professional contractors use covering socks. Hangar 9 provides among the best that features muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the opposite for a soft, scratch-free surface. Dryer is Much better: Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood designs actually grow and shrink somewhat throughout various 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 design develops covering droops due to design shrinkage. It is advise that you cover the design in a dry climate if possible. Positioning the design in a space with a dehumidifier for several days before covering the design may prevent the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage. Painting: UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and automobile acrylic paints. It’s recommended that the surface be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® intense pads then thoroughly cleaned up with acetone or thinner before painting. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not suitable with UltraCote®. Bubbles and Imperfections: Occasionally the extreme heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and acnes in the covering, particularly when using dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled location using a heat weapon to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to increase. Rapidly pop the bubble using a needle then clean the location using a cold, wet wash cloth. The wet wash cloth rapidly cools the location, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It may take several tries to entirely remove the bubble/blemish, however this technique works excellent. Tidy up: The adhesive can be gotten rid of from the iron or design using acetone or a mild thinner.