Hangar 9 UltraCote, 2" Squares Yellow/Black

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Distinct multi temperature level-managed adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Versatile and simple to apply
Patented polymerizing procedure completely fuses the color to the polyester film covering, removing 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 includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and simple to apply. A patented polymerizing procedure completely fuses the color to the polyester film covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows rearranging the covering on your model. UltraCote's special ability to both shrink and extend make it superior to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature varieties are as follows:

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

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering task can only be as excellent as the surface of the surface area it's used over. In order for the covering to properly adhere to a surface, the surface area should {first|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the model utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the last 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 top quality filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), utilize 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 supreme surface. After the model is sanded, utilize a wet fabric to clean down the model. Some modelers prefer to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen 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 under the covering, producing a rough surface. 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 had to cover the wing. Remove the backing (save for later) and position 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 suggestion that will ensure your iron is properly set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature level, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature level until the water just starts to boil off. This method is surprisingly accurate and is usually 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 highly 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 activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, 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 outward to the routing edge then to the leading 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 toward the routing edge, carefully moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the routing edge with the iron getting in touch with 2 ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, pursuing the idea and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the very same method. 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 routing edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully trim the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, allowing 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 on the quantity of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (approximately 350°F) might be had to shrink and extend the covering to remove all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and extend the covering around the wing idea while applying heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to assist remove wrinkles. This function is helpful, specifically when covering dramatically curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the idea until the covering is past the center of the idea. It might be required to increase the temperature level of the iron to accomplish greater shrinking to remove all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby 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 useful and leads to an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the backing 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 sure to cut a top panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the right side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the very same techniques as described in steps 3 through 6. Make sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting 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, apply heat utilizing the very same pattern used to apply the covering beginning at the spar and working outward. It might be required to increase the temperature level to 320°F to obtain rid of persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat required to tighten the covering.

Pro Idea - Use heat, not pressure, to shrink the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pressed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Technique: A heat gun can also be used to shrink the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can also be used over a solid structure if a Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is used to carefully press the covering to the surface area after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other easy flat surfaces is identical to covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and lastly the top. Initially, tack the center of the surface area down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work outward from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is advised when applying the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, utilizing the very same method as described above.

Important: Even if you're experienced in applying other brands 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 benefits of this system and how to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and assist to ensure expert outcomes. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 essential temperatures to be mindful of.

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

Pro Idea - Lots of expert builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast referral, as this temperature level is used regularly 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 connected utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next step 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 maximum diminishing point. Raising the temperature level above this point will not cause more shrinking.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in percentage to the temperature level. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinking rate occurs in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to shrink but at a much slower rate. The smallest quantity of shrinking occurs in between 340°F and 350°F. This is useful to keep in mind when diminishing and tightening covering.


Important:When UltraCote® is diminished to a particular temperature level, a higher temperature level should be used to more shrink the covering. For instance, if the covering was diminished utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be required to utilize over 320°F to accomplish more shrinkage.

Pro Idea - Always utilize the minimum heat required to get rid of wrinkles when tightening the covering, hence allowing a lot of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's required to more shrink the covering.



Helpful 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 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 distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock placed over the iron is highly advised, as it typically avoids the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock soaks up heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Practically all expert builders utilize covering socks. Garage 9™ deals among the 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 Much better:
Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood designs actually grow and shrink somewhat throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by taking a trip from the damp Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a couple of days in the desert, the model establishes covering sags due to model shrinking. It is advise that you cover the model in a dry climate if possible. Putting the model in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days before covering the model might avoid the covering from drooping due to model shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Occasionally the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To get rid of these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat gun to broaden the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Rapidly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the location utilizing a cold, wet wash fabric. The wet wash fabric quickly cools the location, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It might take numerous tries to totally get rid of the bubble/blemish, but this method works great.

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





Colors:

Intense Yellow HANU872
Black            HANU874

Specifications

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