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Hangar 9 UltraCote Lite, Transparent White (Hangar 9 U965 | HANU965)

Model: Hangar 9 U965
Dist. #: HANU965   SKU: HANU965

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Updated on Mar 28, 2024 01:26:10 AM

UltraCote Lite, Transparent White...

Features



High technology polyester coveringUnique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking systemVersatile and simple to applyPatented polymerizing process permanently merges the color to the polyester film covering, removing 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 radiance fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water evidence as well.




Overview


Garage 9 UltraCote® is a high technology polyester covering that includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and simple to apply. A patented polymerizing process permanently merges the color to the polyester film covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's special capability to both shrink and stretch make it superior to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature ranges are as follows:

Adhesion to wood starts at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinking onset starts at 300 degrees F.
Optimum shrinking is at 350 degrees F.



 



Surface Preparation:

The covering task can just be as great as the surface of the surface it's used over. In order for the covering to correctly stick to a surface area, the surface should first be smooth and clean. Sand the design using a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being maded with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave undesirable bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a top quality filler. If using 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 Suggestion - Some professional 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 moist fabric to clean down the design. Some modelers choose to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, imbedded wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surfaces once again using 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later on under the covering, producing a rough surface. Vacuum the design completely and prevent touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now 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 larger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the backing (save for later on) 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 Suggestion - If the iron you're using does not display the actual temperature, 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, carefully pour a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature up until the water simply starts to boil off. This approach is surprisingly accurate and is typically 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, using your iron as shown (an iron sock is highly 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 carefully with the iron, permitting the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat against 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 external to the trailing edge and then to the cutting edge as shown, using 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 trailing edge, carefully sliding 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, working toward the idea and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, using the 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 trailing edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully trim the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, permitting a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and trailing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and trailing edges firmly with the covering iron.



Wing Suggestion:

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


Pro Suggestion - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, using 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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