Hangar 9 UltraCote, Pearl White

Features

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature-managed adhesive shrinking system
Versatile and simple to use
Patented polymerizing process 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 proof to radiance fuel, gas, and smoke oil. Water proof as well.

Overview

Garage 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that features a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it versatile and simple to use. A trademarked polymerizing process completely fuses the color to the polyester movie covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your model. UltraCote's special ability to both diminish and extend make it superior to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties are as follows:

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

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering job can only be as great as the finish of the surface area it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to correctly comply with a surface, the surface area should {first|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the model using a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being finished with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unattractive 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|avoid} the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Tip - Some professional home builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate finish. After the model is sanded, use a moist cloth to clean down the model. 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, imbedded wood fibers in the surface area 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, developing a bumpy finish. Vacuum the model thoroughly and avoid touching the model with oily hands.Your model is now {ready|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. Remove the support (conserve for later on) and position 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 display the real temperature, here is an idea that will ensure your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature until the water just begins to boil off. This approach is remarkably precise and is generally within 10° (of the exact application temperature of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, using your iron as revealed (an iron sock is highly recommened). Gently pull the covering towards the root and towards 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 activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat against 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 external to the tracking 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 tracking edge, carefully sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the tracking edge with the iron calling two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, using the exact same approach. 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 tracking edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully trim the excess covering from the leading and tracking edge, allowing a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and tracking edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and tracking edges firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (approximately 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 tip while using heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and repositioned to help eliminate wrinkles. This feature is beneficial, particularly when covering sharply curved wing pointers. Continue working, pulling, and warming the covering around the tip until the covering is past the center of the tip. It may be required to increase the temperature of the iron to achieve greater shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering using 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, using the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really useful and leads to a professional finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the support from the wing panel that you just covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Make certain to cut a top panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the right side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing using the exact same techniques as explained in actions 3 through 6. Make certain that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting 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, use heat using the exact same pattern utilized to use the covering beginning at the spar and working external. It may be required to increase the temperature to 320°F to get rid of persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat required to tighten up the covering.

Pro Tip - Usage heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pushed 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 solid structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to carefully press the covering to the surface area after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surface areas:
The method 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 using an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is recommended when using the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, using the exact 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 guidelines. UltraCote® integrates a unique multi temperature controlled adhesive and shrinkage system that makes attaining professional covering results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the advantages of this system and ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to make sure professional results. When using UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperature levels to be conscious of.

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

Pro Tip - Numerous professional home builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick 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 connected using an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to diminish the covering. This preliminary shrinking is finished with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinkage Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its maximum diminishing point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause additional shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in percentage to the temperature. The chart to the right shows how the majority of the shrinkage rate happens in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperature levels UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage happens in between 340°F and 350°F. This is useful to remember when diminishing and tightening covering.


Important:Once UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature, a greater temperature should be utilized to additional diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk using 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be required to use over 320°F to achieve additional shrinkage.

Pro Tip - Always use the minimum heat required to eliminate wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence allowing lots of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's required to additional diminish the covering.



Practical Hints

Multiple 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 fulfill or at the edge of the covering, it is necessary to not overheat this location (over 300°F), as this will diminish and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock put over the iron is highly recommended, as it normally avoids the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Almost all professional home builders use covering socks. Garage 9™ deals 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 absorbs moisture.Wood designs really grow and diminish a little throughout various seasons. This can be experienced by taking a trip from the humid Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a couple of days in the desert, the model develops covering droops due to model shrinkage. It is recommend that you cover the model in a dry environment if possible. Placing the model in a room with a dehumidifier for a number of days prior to covering the model may avoid the covering from drooping due to model shrinkage.

Painting:
UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and automobile 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 prior to painting. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not compatible with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Acnes:
Periodically the extreme heat from the sun can cause bubbles and imperfections in the covering, particularly when using dark colors. To eliminate these, heat the bubbled location using a heat weapon to broaden the air under the covering, causing the bubble to rise. Quickly pop the bubble using a needle then clean the location using a cold, wet wash cloth. The wet wash cloth rapidly cools the location, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It may take a number of tries to completely eliminate the bubble/blemish, but this approach works great.

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



Specifications

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