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

Features

High tech polyester covering
Special multi temperature level-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Flexible and easy 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 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 versatile and easy 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 model. UltraCote's special ability to both diminish and extend make it remarkable to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp varieties are as follows:

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

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can only be as excellent as the surface of the surface it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to effectively abide by a surface area, the surface needs to initially|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the model utilizing a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being made 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 high-quality filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), utilize a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid|avoid} the filler from revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Suggestion - Some professional home builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate surface. After the model is sanded, utilize a moist 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 dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surfaces once 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, developing a bumpy 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 few inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the support (conserve for later on) and position 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 Suggestion - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the real temperature level, here is a tip that will guarantee your iron is effectively set.Water boils at 212°F. Enable your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature level, carefully put a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature level till the water just starts to boil off. This technique is remarkably accurate and is typically within 10° (of the exact application temperature level of 220).


Adding 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 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 gently with the iron, enabling the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat against the entire surface 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 tracking edge then to the leading edge as shown, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, 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 tracking edge, gently moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the tracking edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, working toward the idea and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the 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 tracking edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully trim the excess covering from the leading and tracking edge, enabling a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to wrap around the leading and tracking edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and tracking edges firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Suggestion:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (up to 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 idea while applying heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and rearranged to assist eliminate wrinkles. This feature is beneficial, specifically when covering greatly curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the idea till the covering is past the center of the idea. It may be necessary 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 Suggestion - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is very helpful and results in an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the support from the wing panel that you just covered as a template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be applied to the top of the wing. Make certain to cut a leading panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the appropriate side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the same methods as explained in steps 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 utilizing the same pattern used to use the covering beginning at the spar and working outward. It may be necessary to increase the temperature level to 320°F to obtain rid of stubborn wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat necessary to tighten up the covering.

Pro Suggestion - Use heat, not pressure, to diminish 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 gun can likewise be used to diminish the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can likewise be used over a solid structure if a Hanger 9 Covering Glove™ is used to gently push the covering to the surface after heat is applied.


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

Important: Even if you're experienced in applying other brands 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 results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and how to utilize it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and assist to ensure professional results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 crucial temperatures to be conscious of.

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

Pro Suggestion - Numerous professional home builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick recommendation, as this temperature level is used frequently 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 utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next action is to diminish 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 straight in proportion to the temperature level. The chart to the right demonstrates how the majority of the shrinkage rate happens in between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish however at a much slower rate. The tiniest quantity of shrinkage happens in between 340°F and 350°F. This is helpful to bear in mind when diminishing and tightening covering.


Crucial:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature level, a higher temperature level needs to be used to additional diminish the covering. For example, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be necessary to utilize over 320°F to attain additional shrinkage.

Pro Suggestion - Always utilize the minimum heat necessary to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, thus enabling plenty of shrinkage/temperature variety remaining if it's necessary to additional diminish the covering.



Useful Tips

Several 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 necessary 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 placed over the iron is highly advised, as it usually avoids the surface 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 professional home builders utilize covering socks. Garage 9™ offers one of 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 models in fact 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 few days in the desert, the model establishes covering droops due to model shrinkage. It is suggest that you cover the model in a dry climate if possible. Placing the model in a room with a dehumidifier for several days prior to covering the model may avoid the covering from sagging due to model shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Occasionally the intense heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and blemishes in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area utilizing a heat gun to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Rapidly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean 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 several aim to entirely remove the bubble/blemish, however this technique works great.

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





Colors:

Bright Yellow HANU872
Black            HANU874

Requirements

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