Hangar 9 UltraCote 10 Meter, Orange

Overview

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can only be as great as the finish of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to correctly adhere to a surface area, the surface should initially|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being finished with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave undesirable bumps. Fill gaps and dents with a top 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 {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Idea - Some expert contractors “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the design is sanded, utilize a damp fabric to clean down the design. Some modelers prefer to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten 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, producing a rough finish. Vacuum the design thoroughly and prevent touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now {ready|prepared|all set} for covering!



Trim Film to Size:
Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Using scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Eliminate the support (save for later on) and put the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, focused over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature level of 220°F.

Pro Idea - If the iron you're utilizing does not show the actual temperature level, here is a suggestion that will ensure your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature level, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature level up until the water simply begins to boil off. This technique is surprisingly accurate and is generally within 10° (of the exact application temperature level of 220).


Tacking 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 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 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 outward to the tracking edge and then to the leading edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, the covering can be carefully lifted and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar towards the tracking edge, carefully sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the tracking edge with the iron getting in touch with two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the idea 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 tracking edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, carefully trim the excess covering from the leading and tracking edge, permitting 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 safely with the covering iron.


Wing Idea:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing idea, 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 idea while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and rearranged to assist remove wrinkles. This function is useful, especially when covering greatly curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the idea up until the covering is past the center of the idea. It might be essential to increase the temperature level of the iron to attain 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 really valuable and results in a professional finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the support from the wing panel that you simply covered as a template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be applied to the top of the wing. Be sure to cut a top panel, making certain that the adhesive is on the right side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the exact same methods as described in steps 3 through 6. Be sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting the edges and safely 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 utilized to apply the covering beginning at the spar and working outward. It might be essential to increase the temperature level to 320°F to obtain rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat essential to tighten up the covering.

Pro Idea - 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 also be utilized to diminish the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can also be utilized over a solid structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to carefully press the covering to the surface after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other simple flat surface areas is identical to covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, tack the center of the surface down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work outward from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is recommended when applying the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the exact same technique as described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the benefits of this system and the best ways to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to ensure expert outcomes. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperatures to be mindful of.

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

Pro Idea - Lots of expert contractors mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature level is utilized frequently whenever placing on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® begins 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 finished 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 level above this point will not cause further shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature level. The chart to the right shows how the majority of the shrinkage rate takes place in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The smallest quantity of shrinkage takes place in between 340°F and 350°F. This is valuable to bear in mind when diminishing and tightening covering.


Crucial:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a particular temperature level, a higher temperature level should be utilized to further diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be essential to utilize over 320°F to attain further shrinkage.

Pro Idea - Always utilize the minimum heat essential to eliminate wrinkles when tightening the covering, thus permitting a lot of shrinkage/temperature range staying if it's essential to further diminish the covering.



Handy Hints

Numerous Colors:
When applying 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 put over the iron is extremely recommended, as it normally prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock takes in heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Almost all expert contractors utilize covering socks. Garage 9™ offers one of the 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 takes in moisture.Wood designs in fact grow and diminish somewhat 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 couple of days in the desert, the design develops covering sags due to design shrinkage. It is recommend that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Putting the design in a room with a dehumidifier for numerous days before covering the design might prevent the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Sometimes the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and blemishes in the covering, especially when utilizing dark colors. To eliminate these, heat the bubbled area utilizing a heat gun to broaden the air under the covering, causing the bubble to increase. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the area utilizing a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric rapidly cools the area, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It might take numerous attempt to entirely eliminate 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.