Hangar 9 UltraCote, Orange

Features

High tech polyester covering
Distinct multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Flexible and simple to apply
Patented polymerizing process completely 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 .30 oz/sq. ft.
Fuel proof to radiance 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 versatile and simple to apply. A trademarked polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester film covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's unique ability to both shrink and stretch make it exceptional 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 beginning starts at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinking is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can only be as great as the surface of the surface it's applied over. In order for the covering to effectively comply with a surface, the surface should initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unattractive bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a high-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 Suggestion - Some professional builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme surface. After the design is sanded, utilize a wet cloth to wipe down the design. Some modelers prefer to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surfaces again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will avoid the grain from raising later on under the covering, developing a rough surface. Vacuum the design completely 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 few inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Get rid of the support (save for later on) and place 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 utilizing does not display the real temperature, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is effectively set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature, thoroughly put a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature until the water simply starts to boil off. This technique is remarkably accurate and is normally within 10° (of the specific 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 extremely recommened). Carefully pull the covering towards the root and towards the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press gently with the iron, enabling 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 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, 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 towards the trailing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the trailing edge with the iron getting in touch with two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the same technique. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the strategy listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


Sealing the Edges:
With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and trailing edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, thoroughly cut the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, enabling 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 upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (as much as 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 tip while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and rearranged to assist remove wrinkles. This feature is advantageous, specifically when covering sharply curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the tip until the covering is past the center of the tip. It may be necessary to increase the temperature of the iron to attain higher shrinking to remove all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Suggestion - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely helpful and leads to a professional surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the support from the wing panel that you simply covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be applied to the top of the wing. Make sure to cut a top panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the right side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the same techniques as described in steps 3 through 6. Make sure 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 shrink the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, apply heat utilizing the same pattern utilized to apply the covering starting at the spar and working external. It may be necessary to increase the temperature to 320°F to obtain rid of persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat necessary to tighten the covering.

Pro Suggestion - Usage heat, not pressure, to shrink 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 weapon can also be utilized to shrink 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 gently push the covering to the surface after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The strategy for covering fuselages and other basic flat surfaces corresponds covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and lastly the top. Initially, tack the center of the surface down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is advised 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 brands of covering, it’s important to read the following instructions. UltraCote® includes 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 the best ways to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to make sure professional results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperatures to be conscious of.

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

Pro Suggestion - Many professional builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick recommendation, as this temperature is utilized often whenever putting on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® starts to shrink. 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 shrink the covering. This preliminary shrinking is made with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinking Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its maximum shrinking point. Raising the temperature above this point will not trigger additional shrinking.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how most of the shrinking rate occurs between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperatures UltraCote® continues to shrink but at a much slower rate. The smallest quantity of shrinking occurs between 340°F and 350°F. This is helpful to keep in mind when shrinking and tightening up covering.


Essential:Once UltraCote® is diminished to a particular temperature, a higher temperature should be utilized to additional shrink the covering. For example, if the covering was diminished utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be necessary to utilize over 320°F to attain additional shrinkage.

Pro Suggestion - Constantly utilize the minimum heat necessary to eliminate wrinkles when tightening up the covering, therefore enabling a lot of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's necessary to additional shrink the covering.



Useful Hints

Several Colors:
When applying covering with a second 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 fulfill or at the edge of the covering, it is essential to not overheat this location (over 300°F), as this will shrink and misshape the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock put over the iron is extremely advised, as it generally avoids 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%. Practically all professional builders utilize covering socks. Hangar 9™ deals one of the best that includes muslin on one side to avoid 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 shrink somewhat throughout various seasons. This can be experienced by taking a trip from the humid 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 shrinking. It is recommend that you cover the design in a dry climate if possible. Putting the design in a room with a dehumidifier for numerous days prior to covering the design may avoid the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Blemishes:
Sometimes the intense heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and acnes in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To eliminate these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat weapon to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to increase. Rapidly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the location utilizing a cold, damp wash cloth. The damp wash cloth rapidly cools the location, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It may take numerous attempt to entirely eliminate the bubble/blemish, but this technique works great.

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



Specs

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