Hangar 9 UltraCote, Lime Green

Functions

High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature level-managed adhesive shrinkage systemVersatile and easy to applyPatented polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, eliminating 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 glow 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 permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's distinct capability to both shrink and extend make it remarkable to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp 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 Preparation:
The covering task can just be as good as the surface of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to correctly abide by a surface area, the surface should initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design using a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unpleasant bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a high-quality filler. If using light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Pointer - Some expert home builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme surface. After the design is sanded, use a wet cloth to clean down the design. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surface areas to be covered. As the surface dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surface areas again using 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will avoid the grain from raising later on under the covering, creating a rough 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. Using scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Get rid of the support (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 level of 220°F.

Pro Pointer - 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. Enable your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature level, thoroughly put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature level until the water just starts to boil off. This method is remarkably accurate and is typically within 10° (of the exact application temperature level of 220).


Tacking Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, using your iron as shown (an iron sock is highly recommened). Carefully pull the covering toward the root and toward 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, enabling the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. 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 trailing edge then to the leading edge as shown, 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 trailing edge, carefully moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the trailing edge with the iron getting in touch with two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the pointer and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, using the same method. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the technique noted 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 pastime knife, thoroughly 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 securely with the covering iron.


Wing Pointer:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing pointer, high heat (approximately 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 pointer while using heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and rearranged to assist get rid of wrinkles. This feature is useful, especially when covering sharply curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the pointer until the covering is past the center of the pointer. It may be essential to increase the temperature level of the iron to attain greater shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering using a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Pointer - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, using the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely handy and leads to an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the support from the wing panel that you just covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Be sure to cut a top panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the right side. Use the covering to the top of the wing using the same techniques as described in steps 3 through 6. Be sure 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 shrink the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, apply heat using the 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 stubborn wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat essential to tighten up the covering.

Pro Pointer - Use 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 Technique: A heat weapon can also be used to shrink the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can also be used over a solid structure if a Hanger 9 Covering Glove™ is used to carefully push the covering to the surface after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other basic flat surface areas corresponds covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. Initially, 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. Trim 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 method as described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and help to make sure 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 totally bond the covering to the design, it is well listed below the temperature level that triggers UltraCote® to shrink. This is exactly what's needed when very first attaching covering to the design to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Pointer - Many expert home builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature level is used frequently whenever placing on covering.

Shrink 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 connected using an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to shrink the covering. This preliminary shrinking is made 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 the majority of the shrinkage rate happens in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperature levels UltraCote® continues to shrink but at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage happens in between 340°F and 350°F. This is handy to keep in mind when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Crucial:As Soon As UltraCote® is diminished to a specific temperature level, a greater temperature level should be used to more shrink the covering. For instance, if the covering was diminished using 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be essential to use over 320°F to attain more shrinkage.

Pro Pointer - Constantly use the minimum heat essential to get rid of wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus enabling a lot of shrinkage/temperature range staying if it's essential to more shrink the covering.



Useful 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 fulfill or at the edge of the covering, it is essential to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will shrink and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock positioned over the iron is highly recommended, as it usually prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Almost all expert home builders use covering socks. Hangar 9™ deals one of the best that includes muslin on one side to avoid heat damage and soft cotton on the opposite for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Better:
Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood models really grow and shrink somewhat throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by taking a trip 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 recommend that you cover the design in a dry climate if possible. Putting the design in a room with a dehumidifier for numerous days prior to covering the design may avoid the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Acnes:
Sometimes the intense heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and imperfections in the covering, especially when using dark colors. To get rid of these, heat the bubbled area using a heat weapon to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Rapidly pop the bubble using a needle then clean the area using a cold, damp wash cloth. The damp wash cloth rapidly cools the area, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It may take numerous aim to entirely get rid of the bubble/blemish, but this method works great.

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




Specifications

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