Hangar 9 UltraCote, 1" Squares White/Red

Features

High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature level-managed adhesive {shrinking|shrinking} systemVersatile and easy to applyPatented polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows 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 features a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and easy to use. A trademarked polymerizing process completely merges the color to the polyester movie covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's special capability to both shrink and stretch make it superior to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature ranges are as follows:

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

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering task can just be as good as the surface of the surface area it's applied over. In order for the covering to appropriately adhere to 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 undesirable bumps. Fill spaces and damages 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|avoid} the filler from {showing|revealing} through.

Pro Pointer - Some professional contractors “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the design is sanded, use a damp cloth to wipe down the design. Some modelers choose to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surface areas to be covered. As the surface area dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface area will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surface areas 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, creating a rough surface. 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 hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches bigger than required to cover the wing. Remove the backing (conserve for later) and place the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, focused over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature level of 220°F.

Pro Pointer - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the real temperature level, here is a pointer that will ensure your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature level, carefully pour a few drops of water on the iron's surface area. Change the temperature level until the water simply begins to boil off. This approach is surprisingly accurate and is generally within 10° (of the exact 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 revealed (an iron sock is extremely recommened). Gently 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, allowing the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat versus 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 external to the trailing edge and after that to the leading edge as revealed, utilizing 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 toward the trailing edge, carefully moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the trailing edge with the iron getting in touch with 2 ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, working toward the idea and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, utilizing 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. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, allowing 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 Pointer:
Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (as much as 350°F) might be required 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 idea while applying heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and rearranged to help remove wrinkles. This feature is beneficial, specifically when covering sharply curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the idea until the covering is past the center of the idea. It might be essential to increase the temperature level of the iron to accomplish higher shrinking to remove all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Pointer - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very useful and leads to an expert surface.


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. Be sure to cut a leading panel, making certain that the adhesive is on the right side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the same methods as described in steps 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 same pattern utilized to use the covering starting at the spar and working external. It might be essential to increase the temperature level to 320°F to eliminate persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum amount of heat essential to tighten the covering.

Pro Pointer - Use heat, not pressure, to shrink the covering taught. If pressure is applied, gouges can be pushed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Technique: A heat weapon 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 carefully push the covering to the surface area after heat is applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surfaces:
The strategy for covering fuselages and other simple flat surface areas corresponds covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, tack the center of the surface area down utilizing 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 suggested when applying the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, utilizing the same approach as described above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the advantages of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and help to ensure professional outcomes. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three crucial temperature levels to be conscious 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 completely bond the covering to the design, it is well listed below the temperature level that triggers UltraCote® to shrink. This is precisely what's required when first attaching covering to the design to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Pointer - Many professional contractors mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast 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 attached utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next step 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 maximum diminishing point. Raising the temperature level above this point will not cause more shrinking.

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


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature level, a greater temperature level should be utilized to more shrink the covering. For example, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be essential to use over 320°F to accomplish more shrinkage.

Pro Pointer - Always use the minimum heat essential to get rid of wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus allowing lots of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's essential to more shrink the covering.



Practical Tips

Numerous Colors:
When applying 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 essential to not overheat this location (over 300°F), as this will shrink and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock put over the iron is extremely suggested, as it usually prevents the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock takes in heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Practically all professional contractors use covering socks. Garage 9™ deals one of the best that features muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the opposite for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Much better:
Wood naturally takes in moisture.Wood models in fact grow and shrink 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 few days in the desert, the design develops covering droops due to design shrinking. It is suggest that you cover the design in a dry climate if possible. Putting the design in a room with a dehumidifier for numerous days prior to covering the design might prevent the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Blemishes:
Periodically the extreme heat from the sun can cause bubbles and imperfections in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To get rid of these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat weapon to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the location utilizing a cold, damp wash cloth. The damp wash cloth quickly cools the location, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It might take numerous shots to entirely get rid of the bubble/blemish, but this approach works great.

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




Tech Notes

Colors:
White      HANU870
True Red HANU866




Specifications

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