Hangar 9 UltraCote, Pearl Red

Features

High tech polyester covering
Distinct multi temperature-managed adhesive {shrinking|shrinking} system
Flexible and simple to use
Patented polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester movie 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 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 versatile and simple to use. A patented polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's special ability to both shrink and extend make it remarkable to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp varieties are as follows:

Adhesion to wood begins at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage beginning begins at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinking is at 350 degrees F.

 



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

Pro Tip - Some expert builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the design is sanded, use a moist fabric to clean down the design. Some modelers choose to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, imbedded wood fibers in the surface will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surfaces 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, creating 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 Movie to Size:
Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Using scissors or sharp hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the support (save for later on) and put the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, centered over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.

Pro Tip - If the iron you're using does not show the real temperature, here is a pointer that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, carefully put a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature till the water simply begins to boil off. This approach is remarkably precise and is typically 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, using your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Carefully 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, enabling the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat versus 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 trailing edge and then to the cutting edge as revealed, using 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 trailing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the trailing edge with the iron getting in touch with 2 ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the idea and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, using the same approach. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the strategy 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, enabling 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 safely with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (up to 350°F) might be needed to shrink 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. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and rearranged to help eliminate wrinkles. This feature is beneficial, particularly when covering dramatically curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the idea till the covering is past the center of the idea. It might be required to increase the temperature of the iron to accomplish higher shrinking to eliminate all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering using a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

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


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 used to the top of the wing. Make sure to cut a leading panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the appropriate side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing using the same strategies as explained in actions 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 shrink the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, use heat using the same pattern used to use the covering beginning at the spar and working outward. It might be required to increase the temperature to 320°F to obtain rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat required to tighten up the covering.

Pro Tip - Use heat, not pressure, to shrink the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pressed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Method: A heat weapon can likewise be used to shrink the covering. This works especially 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 used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surfaces:
The strategy for covering fuselages and other basic flat surfaces corresponds covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and lastly the top. First, tack the center of the surface down using an iron set to 220°F.Work outward from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is recommended when using the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, using the same approach as explained above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to make sure expert outcomes. When using UltraCote®, there are three important 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 fully bond the covering to the design, it is well listed below the temperature that causes UltraCote® to shrink. This is precisely what's needed when first connecting covering to the design to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Tip - Lots of expert builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature is used often whenever putting on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® begins to shrink. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is attached using an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to shrink 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 maximum diminishing point. Raising the temperature above this point will not trigger more shrinking.

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


Essential:Once UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature, a higher temperature must be used to more shrink the covering. For example, if the covering was shrunk using 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be required to use over 320°F to accomplish more shrinkage.

Pro Tip - Always use the minimum heat required to eliminate wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence enabling plenty of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's required to more shrink the covering.



Useful Tips

Several 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 necessary to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will shrink and misshape the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock positioned over the iron is extremely recommended, as it usually 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%. Almost all expert builders use covering socks. Hangar 9™ deals one of the very best that includes muslin on one side to avoid heat damage and soft cotton on the other side for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Much better:
Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood designs actually grow and shrink slightly 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 few days in the desert, the design develops covering sags due to design shrinking. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Positioning the design in a room with a dehumidifier for a number of days before covering the design might avoid the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and automobile 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 Acnes:
Occasionally the intense heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and blemishes in the covering, particularly when using dark colors. To eliminate 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 clean the area using a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric rapidly cools the area, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It might take a number of aim to entirely eliminate the bubble/blemish, but this approach works great.

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



Specifications

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