Hangar 9 UltraCote, Pearl White

Features

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature level-managed adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Flexible and easy to use
Patented polymerizing procedure completely fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits 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

Garage 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it versatile and easy to use. A trademarked polymerizing procedure completely fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's unique capability to both shrink and stretch make it exceptional to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp varieties are as follows:

Adhesion to wood starts at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage onset starts at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinking is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering task can just be as great as the surface of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to correctly adhere to a surface area, the surface needs to {first|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill gaps and dents with a premium 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 Idea - Some expert contractors “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the design is sanded, utilize a wet fabric to clean down the design. Some modelers choose to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surfaces once again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later under the covering, developing a bumpy surface. Vacuum the design thoroughly and avoid 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 pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches larger than had to cover the wing. Remove the support (save for later) and place 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 show the real temperature level, here is a suggestion that will guarantee 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 stabilized temperature level, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature level until the water simply starts to boil off. This approach is remarkably accurate and is typically 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 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 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 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 outside to the routing edge and then to the cutting edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, 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 routing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the routing edge with the iron contacting 2 ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the pointer and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, utilizing the very same approach. 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 routing edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, enabling a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to wrap around the leading and routing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and routing edges safely with the covering iron.


Wing Idea:
Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing pointer, high heat (as much as 350°F) may be had 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 pointer while using heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to help remove wrinkles. This feature is useful, especially when covering sharply curved wing pointers. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the pointer until the covering is past the center of the pointer. It may be required to increase the temperature level of the iron to attain greater shrinking to remove 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 Wall mount 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 simply covered as a template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be applied to the top of the wing. Be sure to cut a top panel, making certain that the adhesive is on the correct side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the very same methods as explained in actions 3 through 6. Be 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 utilizing the very same pattern utilized to use the covering starting at the spar and working outside. It may be required to increase the temperature level to 320°F to obtain rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum amount of heat required to tighten the covering.

Pro Idea - Use 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 Approach: 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 strong structure if a Hanger 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to gently press the covering to the surface after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other easy 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 utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work outside 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 approach as explained above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the advantages of this system and how to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and assist to ensure expert outcomes. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 essential temperature levels to be mindful 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 totally bond the covering to the design, it is well listed below the temperature level that causes UltraCote® to shrink. This is exactly what's required when first connecting covering to the design to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Idea - Lots of expert contractors mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick recommendation, as this temperature level 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 initial shrinking is made with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinkage Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its optimum shrinking point. Raising the temperature level above this point will not trigger additional shrinking.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in percentage to the temperature level. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinking rate takes place between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperature levels UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The smallest amount of shrinking takes place between 340°F and 350°F. This is handy to bear in mind when shrinking and tightening up covering.


Crucial:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a particular temperature level, a greater temperature level needs to be utilized to additional shrink the covering. For example, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be required to utilize over 320°F to attain additional shrinkage.

Pro Idea - Constantly utilize the minimum heat required to eliminate wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus enabling lots of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's required to additional shrink the covering.



Valuable Hints

Several Colors:
When using 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 meet or at the edge of the covering, it is very important 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 highly advised, as it typically prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Practically all expert contractors utilize covering socks. Garage 9™ deals among the 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 designs in fact grow and shrink somewhat throughout various seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the humid Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a couple of days in the desert, the design establishes covering sags due to design shrinking. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Putting the design in a space with a dehumidifier for several days before covering the design may prevent the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and automobile acrylic paints. It’s advised that the surface 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 Acnes:
Sometimes the extreme heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and blemishes in the covering, especially when utilizing dark colors. To eliminate 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 clean the location utilizing a cold, damp wash fabric. The damp wash fabric quickly cools the location, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It may take several attempt to entirely eliminate the bubble/blemish, however this approach works great.

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



Requirements

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