Hangar 9 UltraCote Lite, Transparent White

Functions



High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking} systemVersatile and easy to applyPatented polymerizing procedure permanently 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 too.




Overview


Garage 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 patented polymerizing procedure permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's unique ability to both shrink and extend make it exceptional to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties are as follows:

Adhesion to wood begins at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage beginning begins at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinking is at 350 degrees F.



 



Surface Preparation:

The covering job can just be as excellent as the finish of the surface area it's used over. In order for the covering to properly follow a surface, the surface area should first be smooth and tidy. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being maded with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill spaces and dents with a premium filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), utilize a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid the filler from showing through.


Pro Idea - Some expert contractors “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the design is sanded, utilize a moist cloth to wipe down the design. Some modelers prefer to utilize 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 avoid the grain from raising later under the covering, creating a rough finish. Vacuum the design completely and prevent touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now prepared for covering!



Trim Movie 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 bigger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the backing (conserve for later) and put 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 properly set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, carefully put a few drops of water on the iron's surface area. Change the temperature till the water simply begins to boil off. This approach is surprisingly precise and is usually 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 revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Carefully pull the covering toward the root and toward the idea, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and idea of the wing. Press gently with the iron, permitting the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Preferably, 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 and then to the leading edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle cultivates, 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 trailing edge, gently moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the trailing edge with the iron contacting 2 ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the idea and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the exact same approach. 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. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, carefully trim the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, permitting 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 safely with the covering iron.



Wing Idea:

Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (approximately 350°F) may be needed to shrink and extend the covering to remove all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing idea while applying heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and repositioned to assist remove wrinkles. This function is useful, specifically when covering sharply curved wing pointers. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the idea till the covering is past the center of the idea. It may be essential to increase the temperature of the iron to accomplish higher shrinking to remove all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing idea.


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







Specifications


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