Hangar 9 UltraCote, Orange

Features

High tech polyester covering
Distinct multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Versatile and easy to use
Patented polymerizing procedure permanently merges the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning of the covering on your model.
Light weight at .30 oz/sq. ft.
Fuel proof to glow fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water proof as well.

Overview

Hangar 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 use. A patented polymerizing procedure permanently merges the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your model. UltraCote's distinct ability to both diminish and stretch make it superior to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties are as follows:

Adhesion to wood starts at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage start starts at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can just be as excellent as the surface of the surface area it's used over. In order for the covering to correctly abide by a surface area, the surface area should initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the model utilizing a sanding block and progressively 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 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 revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Pointer - Some professional contractors “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme surface. After the model is sanded, use a wet fabric to wipe down the model. 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, anchored wood fibers in the surface area will “stand up.” 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 on under the covering, developing a bumpy surface. Vacuum the model thoroughly and avoid touching the model with oily hands.Your model is now check outy|prepared|all set} 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 couple of inches bigger than had to cover the wing. Eliminate the support (conserve 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 show the real temperature, here is a tip that will ensure your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature, thoroughly put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature till the water just starts to boil off. This technique is remarkably accurate and is generally within 10° (of the exact application temperature of 220).


Tacking Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the high point of the wing, utilizing your iron as shown (an iron sock is highly recommened). Carefully pull the covering towards the root and towards the pointer, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and pointer of the wing. Press carefully with the iron, allowing the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Preferably, the covering will naturally lay flat versus 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 tracking edge then to the cutting edge as shown, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, 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 tracking edge, carefully moving the iron (set at 220°) towards the tracking edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, pursuing the pointer and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the same technique. 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 tracking edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, thoroughly trim the excess covering from the leading and tracking edge, allowing a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and tracking edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and tracking edges safely with the covering iron.


Wing Pointer:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing pointer, high heat (up to 350°F) might be had to diminish and stretch the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing pointer while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly raised and rearranged to assist eliminate wrinkles. This feature is useful, specifically when covering greatly curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the pointer till the covering is past the center of the pointer. It might be required to increase the temperature of the iron to achieve higher shrinkage to eliminate 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 areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very handy and leads to a professional surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the support from the wing panel that you just covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Make sure to cut a leading panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the proper side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the same methods as described in steps 3 through 6. Make sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when trimming 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, use heat utilizing the same pattern utilized to use the covering starting at the spar and working external. It might be required to increase the temperature to 320°F to get rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat required to tighten the covering.

Pro Pointer - Use heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is used, 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 particularly 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 area after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surface areas:
The technique for covering fuselages and other basic flat surfaces corresponds covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. Initially, tack the center of the surface area down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. 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 same technique as described above.

Important: Even if you're experienced in applying other brand names of covering, it’s important to read the following guidelines. UltraCote® integrates a unique multi temperature controlled adhesive and shrinkage system that makes accomplishing professional covering results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the benefits of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and help to guarantee professional results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 important temperatures to be conscious of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® ends up being active, allowing the covering to be attached to the model.While 220° will completely bond the covering to the model, it is well below the temperature that triggers UltraCote® to diminish. This is exactly what's required when very first attaching covering to the model to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Pointer - Numerous professional contractors mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature is utilized frequently whenever placing 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 attached utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next action 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 above this point will not cause further shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how the majority of the shrinkage rate occurs in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage occurs in between 340°F and 350°F. This is handy to remember when diminishing and tightening covering.


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is diminished to a particular temperature, a greater temperature should be utilized to further diminish the covering. For example, if the covering was diminished utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be required to use over 320°F to achieve further shrinkage.

Pro Pointer - Constantly use the minimum heat required to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence allowing plenty of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's required 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 very important to not overheat this location (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 highly recommended, as it normally avoids the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Nearly all professional contractors use covering socks. Hangar 9™ offers one of the very best that includes muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the opposite for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Better:
Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood models really grow and diminish slightly throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by taking a trip from the damp Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a couple of days in the desert, the model develops covering sags due to model shrinkage. It is advise that you cover the model in a dry climate if possible. Placing the model in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days before covering the model might prevent the covering from sagging due to model shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Acnes:
Periodically the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat gun to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the location utilizing a cold, wet wash fabric. The wet wash fabric quickly cools the location, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It might take numerous tries to totally remove the bubble/blemish, but this technique works great.

Clean Up:
The adhesive can be gotten rid of from the iron or model utilizing acetone or a moderate thinner.



Specs

Length: 6.5' (78")
Width: 23.5"
Weight: .3oz per square foot