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Hangar 9 UltraCote Lite, Transparent Red (Hangar 9 U966 | HANU966)

Model: Hangar 9 U966
Dist. #: HANU966   SKU: HANU966

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UltraCote Lite, Transparent Red...

Features



High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking} systemVersatile and easy to applyPatented polymerizing procedure completely fuses the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning of the covering on your model.Light weight at .12 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 easy to use. A patented polymerizing procedure completely fuses 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 ability to both shrink and extend make it exceptional to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature ranges are as follows:

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



 



Surface area Preparation:

The covering task can only be as great as the surface of the surface area it's applied over. In order for the covering to properly follow a surface, the surface area must first be smooth and tidy. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unpleasant bumps. Fill spaces and damages with a top quality filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to prevent the filler from showing through.


Pro Pointer - Some expert contractors “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 surfaces to be covered. As the surface area dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface area will “stand.” When dry, sand the surfaces 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 ready for covering!



Trim Movie 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 had to cover the wing. Eliminate the backing (save for later on) and position the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, focused over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.


Pro Pointer - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the actual temperature, here is a pointer that will ensure your iron is properly set.Water boils at 212°F. Enable your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, thoroughly pour a few drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature up until the water simply begins to boil off. This approach is remarkably precise and is generally within 10° (of the precise application temperature of 220).



Adding Covering to Spar:

Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, utilizing your iron as shown (an iron sock is highly recommened). Carefully 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 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 external to the routing edge and then to the cutting edge as shown, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, the covering can be thoroughly raised and reapplied.



Covering an Open-Structure Wing:

If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar towards the routing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the routing edge with the iron calling 2 ribs. Using 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 same approach. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the method noted above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”



Sealing the Edges:

With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and routing edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, thoroughly trim the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, enabling a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to wrap around the leading and routing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and routing edges safely with the covering iron.



Wing Pointer:

Depending on the amount of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (as much as 350°F) may be had 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 tip while using heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be thoroughly raised and repositioned to assist get rid of wrinkles. This function is advantageous, especially when covering dramatically curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the tip up until the covering is past the center of the tip. It may be essential to increase the temperature of the iron to attain greater shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.


Pro Pointer - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing To







Requirements


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









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