Hangar 9 UltraCote, Transparent Blue

Features

High tech polyester covering
Unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking system
Versatile and simple to use
Patented polymerizing process permanently merges 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 .18 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 versatile and simple to use. A trademarked polymerizing process permanently merges the color to the polyester film covering, removing the possibilities of color-layer separation and allows rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's distinct capability to both diminish and stretch make it superior to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp ranges are as follows:

Adhesion to wood begins at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage start 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 it's used over. In order for the covering to effectively comply with a surface, the surface must initially be smooth and clean. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill spaces and damages with a top quality filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid the filler from revealing through.

Pro Tip - Some professional contractors “raise the grain” then sand a 2nd time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme surface. After the design is sanded, use a wet fabric 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 dries, anchored wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surface areas 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, producing a bumpy surface. Vacuum the design completely and avoid touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now ready for covering!


Trim Movie to Size:

Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Utilizing scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Get rid of the support (conserve for later on) and place 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 Tip - If the iron you're utilizing does not show the real temperature level, here is a tip that will ensure your iron is effectively set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature level, thoroughly put a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature level up until the water just begins to boil off. This approach is remarkably accurate and is typically within 10° (of the precise application temperature level of 220).


Adding Covering to Spar:

Tack the covering to the spar or the peak 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 gently with the iron, enabling the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Preferably, 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 external to the routing edge and after that to the leading edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle establishes, the covering can be thoroughly raised and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:

If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar toward the routing edge, gently moving the iron (set at 220°) toward the routing edge with the iron calling 2 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 exact same approach. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the method listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


Sealing the Edges:

With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and routing edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, thoroughly cut the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, enabling a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and routing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and routing edges securely with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:

Depending upon the amount of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (up to 350°F) may be needed to diminish and stretch the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing idea while applying heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be thoroughly raised and repositioned to help eliminate wrinkles. This feature is helpful, particularly when covering greatly curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the idea up until the covering is past the center of the idea. It may be needed to increase the temperature level of the iron to attain higher shrinking to eliminate all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip.

Pro Tip - If sealing the covering in tight locations such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely handy 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 used to the top of the wing.

Specifications

Length: 6.5' (78")
Width: 23.5"
Weight: .18 oz per square foot