Hangar 9 UltraCote 10 Meter, Midnight Blue

Introduction

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering job can just be as excellent as the finish of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to appropriately follow a surface, the surface needs to {first|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill gaps and dents 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 revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Pointer - Some expert contractors “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate finish. 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 moisten the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, imbedded wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surfaces again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later under the covering, developing a rough finish. 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. Utilizing scissors or sharp hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Eliminate the support (conserve for later) 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 show the actual temperature, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Enable your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, thoroughly put a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature till the water just starts to boil off. This technique is surprisingly precise and is normally within 10° (of the precise application temperature of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the high point of the wing, utilizing your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Carefully pull the covering toward the root and toward the suggestion, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and suggestion of the wing. Press gently with the iron, permitting the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Preferably, the covering will naturally lay flat against the whole 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 routing edge and after that to the leading edge as revealed, utilizing 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 routing edge, gently moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the routing edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, pursuing the suggestion and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, utilizing the exact same technique. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the technique listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


Sealing the Edges:
With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and routing edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, thoroughly cut the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, permitting 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 firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Pointer:
Depending on the amount of the curvature of the wing suggestion, high heat (as much as 350°F) may be needed to diminish and stretch the covering to get rid of all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing suggestion while using heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and rearranged to help get rid of wrinkles. This feature is useful, particularly when covering sharply curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the suggestion till the covering is past the center of the suggestion. It may be needed to increase the temperature of the iron to accomplish higher shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Pointer - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really useful and leads to a professional finish.


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 applied to the top of the wing. Make certain to cut a top panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the correct side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the exact same strategies as explained in steps 3 through 6. Make certain that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when trimming the edges and firmly 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 exact same pattern used to apply the covering beginning at the spar and working outside. It may be needed to increase the temperature to 320°F to eliminate persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum amount of heat needed to tighten the covering.

Pro Pointer - Use heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is applied, gouges can be pressed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Technique: A heat gun can likewise be used to diminish the covering. This works particularly well over an open structure. It can likewise be used over a strong structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is used to gently press the covering to the surface after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other easy flat surfaces corresponds covering a strong 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 advised when using the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the exact same technique as explained above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the advantages of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to guarantee expert results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 crucial temperatures to be conscious of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® becomes active, permitting the covering to be attached to the model.While 220° will fully bond the covering to the design, it is well listed below the temperature that causes UltraCote® to diminish. This is exactly what's needed when very first connecting covering to the design to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Pointer - Lots of expert contractors mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick referral, as this temperature is used regularly whenever putting 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 action is to diminish the covering. This initial 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 above this point will not cause further shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in proportion to the temperature. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinkage rate happens between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The tiniest amount of shrinkage happens between 340°F and 350°F. This is useful to remember when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature, a higher temperature needs to be used to further diminish the covering. For example, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be needed to use over 320°F to accomplish further shrinkage.

Pro Pointer - Constantly use the minimum heat needed to remove wrinkles when tightening up the covering, therefore permitting lots of shrinkage/temperature variety remaining if it's needed to further diminish the covering.



Useful Tips

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 meet or at the edge of the covering, it is important to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will diminish and misshape the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock positioned over the iron is extremely advised, as it normally prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock soaks up heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Almost all expert contractors use covering socks. Hangar 9™ deals among the best that features muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the opposite for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Much better:
Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood designs really grow and diminish slightly throughout various seasons. This can be experienced by traveling 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 numerous days prior to covering the design may prevent the covering from drooping due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Acnes:
Occasionally the extreme heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, particularly when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area utilizing a heat gun to broaden the air under the covering, causing the bubble to increase. Rapidly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the area utilizing a cold, wet wash cloth. The wet wash cloth quickly cools the area, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It may take numerous shots to totally remove the bubble/blemish, but this technique works great.

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