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Hangar 9 UltraCote, Pearl Red (Hangar 9 U841 | HANU841)

Model: Hangar 9 U841
Dist. #: HANU841   SKU: HANU841

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UltraCote, Pearl Red...
Features

High tech polyester covering
Special multi temperature level-managed adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Versatile and simple to use
Patented polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, removing 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 radiance fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water proof as well.

Overview

Garage 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 trademarked polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's distinct ability to both shrink and extend make it remarkable to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties 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 good as the finish of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to effectively comply with a surface, the surface needs to initially|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the final 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 dents 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 avoid the filler from revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Idea - Some expert builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate 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 moisten the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” 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, creating a rough finish. 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. Utilizing scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches larger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the backing (conserve 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 level of 220°F.

Pro Idea - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the actual temperature level, here is a pointer that will ensure your iron is effectively set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature level, thoroughly pour a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature level until the water simply begins to boil off. This technique is surprisingly precise and is normally within 10° (of the precise application temperature level of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the high point of the wing, utilizing your iron as revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Carefully pull the covering toward the root and toward the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press carefully with the iron, allowing the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Preferably, 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 external to the routing edge and after that to the leading edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, the covering can be thoroughly lifted and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar toward the routing edge, carefully moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the routing edge with the iron contacting 2 ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, working toward the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the very same technique. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the method noted above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


Sealing the Edges:
With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and routing edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, thoroughly trim the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, allowing a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and routing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and routing edges securely with the covering iron.


Wing Idea:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (approximately 350°F) might be needed to shrink and extend the covering to get rid of all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing tip while using heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and repositioned to assist get rid of wrinkles. This feature is useful, particularly when covering greatly curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the tip until the covering is past the center of the tip. It might be necessary to increase the temperature level of the iron to accomplish higher shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Idea - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very helpful and leads to a professional finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the backing 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, ensuring that the adhesive is on the proper side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the very same strategies as described in actions 3 through 6. Make sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when trimming the edges and securely 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 utilizing the very same pattern utilized to use the covering starting at the spar and working external. It might be necessary to increase the temperature level to 320°F to obtain rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum quantity of heat necessary to tighten up the covering.

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


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surface areas:
The method 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 using the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the very same technique as described above.

Important: Even if you're experienced in using other brand names of covering, it’s important to read the following directions. UltraCote® includes 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 help to make sure expert outcomes. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 important temperature levels to be aware of.

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



Pro Idea - Many expert builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast recommendation, as this temperature level is utilized often whenever placing 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 utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to shrink the covering. This preliminary 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 level above this point will not trigger further shrinkage.


The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature level. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinkage rate happens in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperature levels UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage happens in between 340°F and 350°F. This is helpful to bear in mind when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Crucial:When UltraCote® is diminished to a specific temperature level, a higher temperature level needs to be utilized to further shrink the covering. For instance, if the covering was diminished utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be necessary to use over 320°F to accomplish further shrinkage.

Pro Idea - Always use the minimum heat necessary to eliminate wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus allowing a lot of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's necessary to further shrink the covering.



Helpful Tips

Numerous 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 very important 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 placed over the iron is extremely advised, as it usually prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock soaks up heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Practically all expert builders use covering socks. Garage 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 Better:
Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood designs in fact grow and shrink somewhat throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the humid Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a few days in the desert, the design establishes covering sags due to design shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry climate if possible. Positioning the design in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days prior to covering the design might avoid the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Periodically the intense heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and acnes in the covering, particularly when utilizing dark colors. To eliminate these, heat the bubbled area utilizing a heat gun to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to increase. Rapidly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the area utilizing a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric quickly cools the area, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It might take numerous aim to totally eliminate the bubble/blemish, however this technique works great.

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



Specifications

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