Hangar 9 UltraCote, Lime Green

Functions

High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature level-managed adhesive shrinking systemVersatile and simple to applyPatented polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating 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 radiance 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 simple to apply. A patented polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's special ability to both shrink and stretch make it superior to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties are as follows:

Adhesion to wood begins at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage start begins at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering task can only be as great as the surface of the surface area it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to appropriately follow a surface, the surface area must initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being finished 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 top quality filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), utilize a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid|avoid} the filler from revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Suggestion - Some professional builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme surface. After the design is sanded, utilize a wet fabric to clean down the design. Some modelers choose to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surfaces to be covered. As the surface area dries, imbedded wood fibers in the surface area will “stand.” When dry, sand the surfaces again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later under the covering, producing a bumpy surface. Vacuum the design thoroughly 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 hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches bigger than had to cover the wing. Remove the support (save for later) 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 Suggestion - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the real temperature level, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature level, carefully pour a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Change the temperature level up until the water just begins to boil off. This approach is surprisingly accurate and is usually within 10° (of the specific application temperature level of 220).


Tacking Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the high point of the wing, utilizing your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Carefully pull the covering toward the root and toward the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press carefully with the iron, enabling the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat versus the whole 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 external to the tracking edge and after that to the cutting edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, the covering can be carefully lifted and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar toward the tracking edge, carefully sliding the iron (set at 220°) toward the tracking edge with the iron calling two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the 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 tracking edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully 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 firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Suggestion:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (up to 350°F) may be had to shrink and stretch the covering to remove all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing tip while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and rearranged to help remove wrinkles. This function is advantageous, particularly when covering dramatically curved wing ideas. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the tip up until the covering is past the center of the tip. It may be necessary to increase the temperature level of the iron to accomplish higher shrinkage to remove all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Suggestion - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely practical and leads to a professional surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the support 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. Be sure to cut a top panel, making certain that the adhesive is on the proper side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the same techniques as described in steps 3 through 6. Be 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 shrink 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 get rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat necessary to tighten the covering.

Pro Suggestion - Usage heat, not pressure, to shrink the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pushed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Method: A heat weapon can also be utilized to shrink 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 carefully push the covering to the surface area after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surface areas:
The strategy 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 utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is suggested when applying the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the 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 directions. 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® simple and assist to make sure professional outcomes. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperature levels to be mindful 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 completely bond the covering to the design, it is well below the temperature level that triggers UltraCote® to shrink. This is precisely what's needed when very first attaching covering to the design to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Suggestion - Numerous professional builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick reference, as this temperature level is utilized frequently whenever placing on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® begins to shrink. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is attached utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to shrink the covering. This preliminary shrinking is finished 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 additional shrinkage.

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


Crucial:Once UltraCote® is diminished to a specific temperature level, a higher temperature level must be utilized to additional shrink the covering. For example, if the covering was diminished utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be necessary to utilize over 320°F to accomplish additional shrinkage.

Pro Suggestion - Constantly utilize the minimum heat necessary to remove wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus enabling plenty of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's necessary to additional shrink the covering.



Handy 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 very important to not overheat this area (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 suggested, as it typically avoids the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Almost all professional builders utilize covering socks. Hangar 9™ offers among the 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 Much better:
Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood models actually grow and shrink somewhat 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 couple of days in the desert, the design establishes covering sags due to design shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry climate if possible. Putting the design in a space with a dehumidifier for a number of days prior to covering the design may prevent the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most kinds of polyurethane, epoxy, and automobile acrylic paints. It’s suggested that the surface area be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® intense pads then thoroughly cleaned with acetone or thinner prior to painting. Design Dope or butyrate-based paint are not compatible with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Occasionally the extreme heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, particularly when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area utilizing a heat weapon to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Rapidly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the area utilizing a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric quickly cools the area, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It may take a number of tries to totally remove the bubble/blemish, but this approach works great.

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




Specifications

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