Hangar 9 UltraCote Lite, Transparent Clear

Features

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking system
Flexible and simple to apply
Patented polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning of the covering on your model.
Light weight at .12 oz/sq. ft.
Fuel evidence to radiance fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water evidence as well.

Overview

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 patented polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's special capability to both diminish and stretch make it superior to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties are as follows:

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

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering task can only be as great as the surface of the surface it's used over. In order for the covering to correctly comply with a surface area, the surface must initially|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill spaces and damages with a high-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 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, utilize a moist cloth to clean down the design. Some modelers choose to utilize 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 up.” When dry, sand the surface areas once again utilizing 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 rough 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 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 needed to cover the wing. Remove the support (save for later on) and place the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, centered over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.

Pro Idea - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the actual temperature, here is a pointer that will guarantee your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature, carefully put a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature until the water just starts to boil off. This approach is remarkably precise and is typically within 10° (of the specific application temperature of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, utilizing your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Gently pull the covering towards the root and towards the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press gently with the iron, enabling the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Ideally, 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 outside to the tracking edge and after that to the cutting edge as revealed, utilizing 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 tracking edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the tracking edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, working toward the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the very same approach. 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 tracking edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime 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 securely with the covering iron.


Wing Idea:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (up to 350°F) might be needed to diminish 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. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to help remove wrinkles. This function is helpful, especially when covering greatly curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the tip until the covering is past the center of the tip. It might be required to increase the temperature of the iron to achieve greater shrinkage to remove all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Idea - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very useful and results in an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing 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. Make sure to cut a top panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the right side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the very same methods as explained in steps 3 through 6. Make 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 diminish the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, apply heat utilizing the very same pattern used to apply the covering beginning at the spar and working outside. It might be required to increase the temperature to 320°F to get rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat required to tighten the covering.

Pro Idea - Use heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pressed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Method: 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 solid structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is used to gently push the covering to the surface after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surface areas:
The method for covering fuselages and other easy 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 utilizing 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 suggested when applying the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the very same approach as explained above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the advantages of this system and the best ways to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to ensure professional results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperatures 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 totally bond the covering to the design, it is well below the temperature that causes UltraCote® to diminish. This is precisely what's needed when very first connecting covering to the design to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Idea - Many professional contractors mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast reference, as this temperature is used often whenever placing 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 utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to diminish the covering. This preliminary shrinking is made with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinkage Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its optimum diminishing point. Raising the temperature above this point will not trigger further shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in proportion to the temperature. The chart to the right shows how the majority of the shrinkage rate occurs in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish however at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage occurs in between 340°F and 350°F. This is useful to bear in mind when diminishing and tightening covering.


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature, a higher temperature must be used to further diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be required to utilize over 320°F to achieve further shrinkage.

Pro Idea - Always utilize the minimum heat required to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence enabling lots of shrinkage/temperature variety remaining if it's required to further diminish the covering.



Helpful Hints

Multiple 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 necessary 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 suggested, as it usually avoids the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Practically all professional contractors utilize covering socks. Garage 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 designs actually grow and diminish a little throughout various 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 few 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 a number of days prior to covering the design might prevent the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Acnes:
Sometimes the extreme heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and blemishes in the covering, especially when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat weapon to expand the air under the covering, causing the bubble to increase. Rapidly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the location utilizing a cold, wet wash cloth. The wet wash cloth quickly cools the location, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It might take a number of tries to totally remove the bubble/blemish, however this approach works great.

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



Specifications

Length: 6.5' (78")
Width: 23.5"
Weight: .12 oz per square foot