Hangar 9 UltraCote, Pearl Purple

Features

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking system
Flexible and simple to apply
Patented polymerizing procedure 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 evidence to radiance fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water evidence as well.

Overview

Hangar 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that features a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and simple to apply. A trademarked polymerizing procedure 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 diminish and extend make it exceptional to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature ranges are as follows:

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

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering task can only be as excellent as the surface of the surface area it's applied over. In order for the covering to correctly adhere to a surface area, the surface area must {first|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design using a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unpleasant bumps. Fill spaces and dents with a premium filler. If using light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid the filler from revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Idea - Some professional contractors “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 wipe down the design. Some modelers choose to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surface areas to be covered. As the surface area dries, imbedded wood fibers in the surface area will “stand.” When dry, sand the surface areas again using 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 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. Using scissors or sharp hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches larger than needed to cover the wing. Get rid of the support (conserve for later on) and place the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, focused over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.

Pro Idea - If the iron you're using does not display the actual temperature, here is a pointer 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 area. Adjust the temperature up until the water simply begins to boil off. This technique is surprisingly accurate and is typically within 10° (of the precise application temperature of 220).


Tacking Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the high point of the wing, using 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 gently with the iron, permitting the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat versus the whole 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 outside to the trailing edge and then to the leading edge as revealed, using the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, the covering can be carefully raised and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar towards the trailing edge, gently moving 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 remaining ribs, pursuing the idea and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, using the very 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 trailing edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, permitting a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to wrap around the leading and trailing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and trailing edges firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Idea:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (as much as 350°F) may be needed to diminish and extend the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing idea while using heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and repositioned to assist eliminate wrinkles. This function is useful, especially 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 shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering using a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Idea - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, using the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very valuable and results in a professional surface.


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. Make certain to cut a top panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the right side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing using the very same strategies as described in actions 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 using the very same pattern utilized to apply the covering beginning at the spar and working outside. It may be essential to increase the temperature to 320°F to obtain rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat essential to tighten the covering.

Pro Idea - Usage 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 Method: A heat weapon can likewise be utilized to diminish the covering. This works particularly well over an open structure. It can likewise be utilized over a strong structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to gently push the covering to the surface area after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other easy flat surface areas corresponds covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, tack the center of the surface area down using an iron set to 220°F.Work outside from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is recommended when using the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, using the very same technique as described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and the best ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to ensure professional outcomes. When using UltraCote®, there are 3 essential temperatures to be conscious of.

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

Pro Idea - Many professional contractors mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature is utilized regularly whenever putting 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 attached using an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to diminish the covering. This initial shrinking is done with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinking Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its optimum diminishing point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause more shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in proportion to the temperature. The chart to the right demonstrates how most of the shrinkage rate occurs between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish however at a much slower rate. The smallest quantity of shrinkage occurs between 340°F and 350°F. This is valuable to keep in mind when diminishing and tightening covering.


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is diminished to a particular temperature, a greater temperature must be utilized to more diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was diminished using 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be essential to use over 320°F to achieve more shrinkage.

Pro Idea - Always use the minimum heat essential to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence permitting plenty of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's essential to more diminish the covering.



Practical Tips

Multiple 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 fulfill or at the edge of the covering, it is essential 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 recommended, as it generally avoids the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock takes in heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Practically all professional contractors use covering socks. Hangar 9™ offers one of the very best that features muslin on one side to avoid heat damage and soft cotton on the other side for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Better:
Wood naturally takes in moisture.Wood designs in fact grow and diminish a little throughout various 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 design develops covering sags due to design shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Placing the design in a space with a dehumidifier for a number of days before covering the design may avoid the covering from drooping due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Blemishes:
Periodically the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and imperfections in the covering, especially when using dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area using a heat weapon to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to increase. Rapidly pop the bubble using a needle then wipe the area using a cold, wet wash fabric. The wet wash fabric rapidly cools the area, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It may take a number of aim to completely remove the bubble/blemish, however this technique works great.

Clean Up:
The adhesive can be gotten rid of from the iron or design using acetone or a mild thinner.



Specifications

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