Hangar 9 UltraCote, Pearl White

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Distinct multi temperature level-controlled adhesive shrinkage system
Flexible and simple to use
Patented polymerizing procedure completely merges the color to the polyester film 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 glow 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 flexible and simple to use. A patented polymerizing procedure completely merges the color to the polyester film covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's special ability to both shrink and stretch make it exceptional 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 onset begins at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering task can only be as good as the finish of the surface area it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to appropriately abide by a surface area, the surface area 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 unpleasant bumps. Fill spaces and dents with a high-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 Tip - Some expert contractors “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 wipe 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 area dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface area 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, producing a bumpy finish. Vacuum the design completely 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 hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches larger than had to cover the wing. Remove the backing (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 level of 220°F.

Pro Tip - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the actual temperature level, here is a suggestion that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature level, thoroughly put a few drops of water on the iron's surface area. Change the temperature level up until the water simply begins to boil off. This technique is surprisingly precise and is normally within 10° (of the specific application temperature level 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 toward the root and toward the idea, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and idea of the wing. Press carefully with the iron, enabling 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 entire 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 shown, 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 trailing edge, carefully moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the trailing edge with the iron calling 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, utilizing the exact same technique. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the technique 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 hobby knife, thoroughly trim 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 securely with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (up to 350°F) may be had to shrink and stretch the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing idea while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and repositioned to assist eliminate wrinkles. This function is helpful, especially when covering dramatically curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the idea up until the covering is past the center of the idea. It may be required to increase the temperature level of the iron to attain higher shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Tip - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very practical and results in an expert finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the backing 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 sure to cut a leading panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the proper side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the exact same techniques as explained 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 exact 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 get rid of persistent wrinkles. Utilize 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 applied, gouges can be pressed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Method: A heat gun can also be utilized to shrink the covering. This works particularly well over an open structure. It can also be utilized over a solid structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to carefully press the covering to the surface area after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other simple flat surfaces corresponds covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and lastly the top. First, tack the center of the surface area down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work outside from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is recommended when applying the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, utilizing the exact same technique as explained above.

Important: Even if you're experienced in applying 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 achieving expert covering results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the advantages of this system and ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to make sure expert results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three important temperature levels to be aware 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 triggers UltraCote® to shrink. This is precisely what's needed when very first connecting covering to the design to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Tip - Lots of expert contractors mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick referral, as this temperature level is utilized frequently 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 connected 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 optimum diminishing point. Raising the temperature level above this point will not trigger additional shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in proportion to the temperature level. The chart to the right shows how the majority of the shrinkage rate occurs between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperature levels UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage occurs between 340°F and 350°F. This is practical to keep in mind when diminishing and tightening covering.


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

Pro Tip - Constantly use the minimum heat required to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, therefore enabling plenty of shrinkage/temperature variety remaining if it's required to additional shrink the covering.



Useful Hints

Numerous Colors:
When applying 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 satisfy or at the edge of the covering, it is very important to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will shrink and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock placed 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%. Nearly all expert contractors use covering socks. Garage 9™ offers 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 takes in moisture.Wood designs in fact grow and shrink a little throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the damp Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a few days in the desert, the design establishes covering droops due to design shrinkage. It is advise that you cover the design in a dry climate 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 automobile acrylic paints. It’s recommended that the surface area be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® brilliant pads then completely cleaned up with acetone or thinner before painting. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not suitable with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Occasionally the extreme heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and blemishes in the covering, especially when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area utilizing a heat gun to broaden the air under the covering, causing the bubble to increase. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the area utilizing a cold, wet wash fabric. The wet wash fabric rapidly cools the area, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It may take a number of attempt to totally remove the bubble/blemish, however this technique works great.

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



Specs

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