Hangar 9 UltraCote, 1/2" Squares Yellow/Blk

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Special multi temperature-managed adhesive shrinking system
Versatile and simple to use
Patented polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows 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 includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and simple to use. A trademarked polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows rearranging the covering on your model. UltraCote's distinct ability to both diminish and stretch make it exceptional to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp ranges are as follows:

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

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can only be as great as the surface of the surface area it's used over. In order for the covering to properly stick to a surface, the surface area needs to {first|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the model using a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unattractive bumps. Fill gaps and damages with a top quality filler. If using light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to prevent the filler from revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Suggestion - Some professional builders “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the model is sanded, use a moist cloth to clean down the model. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surface areas to be covered. As the surface area dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface area will “stand up.” When dry, sand the surface areas again using 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 rough surface. Vacuum the model thoroughly and avoid touching the model with oily hands.Your model is now check outy|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 couple of inches bigger than had to cover the wing. Remove the support (conserve for later) and position the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, focused over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.

Pro Suggestion - If the iron you're using does not show the real temperature, here is a tip that will guarantee your iron is properly set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to warm 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. Change the temperature till the water simply starts to boil off. This method is remarkably accurate and is usually within 10° (of the specific application temperature of 220).


Tacking Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, using your iron as shown (an iron sock is highly recommened). Carefully pull the covering toward the root and toward the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press gently with the iron, enabling the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. 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 then to the leading edge as shown, using the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, 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 trailing edge, gently moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the trailing edge with the iron calling two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, using the same method. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the strategy listed 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 trim the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, enabling 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 Suggestion:
Depending on the quantity of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (up to 350°F) may be had to diminish and stretch the covering to get rid of all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing tip while using heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and rearranged to help get rid of wrinkles. This function is helpful, particularly when covering sharply curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the tip till the covering is past the center of the tip. It may be necessary to increase the temperature of the iron to attain higher shrinkage to get rid of all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering using a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Suggestion - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, using the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very handy and results in an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the support from the wing panel that you simply covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Make certain to cut a leading panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the correct side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing using the same techniques as explained in steps 3 through 6. Make certain 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 diminish the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, use heat using the same pattern used to use the covering beginning at the spar and working external. It may be necessary to increase the temperature to 320°F to get rid of persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat necessary to tighten the covering.

Pro Suggestion - Usage heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pressed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Approach: A heat gun can also be used to diminish the covering. This works particularly well over an open structure. It can also be used over a strong structure if a Hanger 9 Covering Glove™ is used to gently press the covering to the surface area after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surface areas:
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 using an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is advised when using the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, using the same method as explained above.

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

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to guarantee professional outcomes. When using UltraCote®, there are 3 essential temperatures to be aware of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® becomes active, enabling the covering to be connected to the model.While 220° will totally bond the covering to the model, it is well listed below the temperature that triggers UltraCote® to diminish. This is precisely what's needed when very first attaching covering to the model to prevent the covering from distorting.

Pro Suggestion - Numerous professional builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast recommendation, as this temperature is used regularly whenever putting on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® starts to diminish. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is attached using an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to diminish the covering. This preliminary shrinking is done 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 above this point will not trigger more shrinkage.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in proportion to the temperature. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinkage rate occurs in between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish however at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage occurs in between 340°F and 350°F. This is handy to keep in mind when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is diminished to a particular temperature, a higher temperature needs to be used to more diminish the covering. For example, if the covering was diminished using 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be necessary to use over 320°F to attain more shrinkage.

Pro Suggestion - Constantly use the minimum heat necessary to get rid of wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus enabling a lot of shrinkage/temperature range staying if it's necessary to more diminish the covering.



Handy Tips

Multiple Colors:
When using 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 important to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will diminish and misshape the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock put over the iron is highly advised, as it normally 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 heat up 10%. Practically all professional builders use covering socks. Garage 9™ offers 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 Much better:
Wood naturally soaks up moisture.Wood models in fact grow and diminish 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 develops covering sags due to model shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the model in a dry environment if possible. Positioning the model in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days prior to covering the model may prevent the covering from sagging due to model shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Blemishes:
Sometimes the extreme heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and acnes in the covering, particularly when using dark colors. To get rid of these, heat the bubbled area using a heat gun to expand the air under the covering, causing the bubble to rise. Quickly pop the bubble using a needle then clean the area using a cold, damp wash cloth. The damp wash cloth quickly cools the area, enabling the covering to re-adhere. It may take numerous attempt to totally get rid of the bubble/blemish, however this method works great.

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





Colors:

Brilliant Yellow HANU872
Black            HANU874

Specifications

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