Hangar 9 UltraCote, Gold

Functions



High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature level-managed adhesive shrinking systemVersatile and simple to applyPatented polymerizing procedure completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, getting rid of 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 also.




Summary


Garage 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it versatile and simple to apply. A trademarked polymerizing procedure completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's distinct ability to both diminish and stretch make it exceptional to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp varieties are as follows:

Adhesion to wood begins at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinking start begins at 300 degrees F.
Optimum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering task can just be as excellent as the surface of the surface area it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to effectively adhere to a surface area, the surface area needs to {first|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design using a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being performed 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 avoid|avoid} the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Tip - Some expert builders “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 wet fabric to clean down the design. 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, inserted wood fibers in the surface area 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 under the covering, creating a bumpy surface. Vacuum the design completely and avoid touching the design with oily hands.Your design 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 few inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the backing (conserve for later) and position 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 show the real temperature level, here is an idea that will guarantee your iron is effectively set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature level, carefully put a few drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature level till the water just begins to boil off. This approach is remarkably precise and is generally 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 extremely recommened). Carefully pull the covering towards the root and towards 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, enabling the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat against 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 outside to the trailing edge then to the cutting edge as revealed, using the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, 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 trailing edge, carefully sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the trailing edge with the iron getting in touch with 2 ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the suggestion and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, using the very same approach. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the technique listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


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


Wing Tip:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing suggestion, high heat (as much as 350°F) might be needed to diminish and stretch the covering to get rid of all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing suggestion while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to help get rid of wrinkles. This function is useful, particularly when covering greatly curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the suggestion till the covering is past the center of the suggestion. It might be essential to increase the temperature level of the iron to achieve greater shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering using a #11 hobby 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 Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really valuable and results in an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the backing 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, making sure 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 actions 3 through 6. Make certain 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 outside. It might be essential to increase the temperature level to 320°F to get rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat essential to tighten the covering.

Pro Tip - 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 Method: A heat gun can also be used to diminish the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can also be used over a strong structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is used to carefully push the covering to the surface area after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other simple flat surfaces is identical to covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. Initially, tack the center of the surface area down using an iron set to 220°F.Work outside from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is advised when applying the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, using the very same approach as described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the advantages of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to guarantee expert results. When using UltraCote®, there are 3 essential temperature levels to be aware of.

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

Pro Tip - Numerous expert 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 placing on covering.

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

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature level. The chart to the right shows how the majority of the shrinkage rate takes place in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperature levels UltraCote® continues to diminish however at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage takes place in between 340°F and 350°F. This is valuable to remember when shrinking and tightening covering.


Crucial:When UltraCote® is shrunk to a particular temperature level, a higher temperature level needs to be used to further diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk using 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be essential to use over 320°F to achieve further shrinkage.

Pro Tip - Always use the minimum heat essential to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, therefore enabling plenty of shrinkage/temperature range staying if it's essential to further diminish the covering.



Practical Hints

Numerous Colors:
When applying 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 fulfill or at the edge of the covering, it is important to not overheat this location (over 300°F), as this will diminish 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 soaks up heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Practically all expert builders use covering socks. Garage 9™ deals among the very 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 Much better:
Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood models in fact grow and diminish slightly throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the humid Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a few days in the desert, the design develops covering droops due to design shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Positioning the design in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days before covering the design might prevent the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Acnes:
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 gun to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Rapidly pop the bubble using a needle then clean the location using a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric rapidly cools the location, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It might take numerous aim to totally remove the bubble/blemish, however this approach works great.

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









Specs


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