Hangar 9 UltraCote, Transparent Orange

Functions

High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking} systemVersatile and easy to applyPatented polymerizing procedure permanently merges the color to the polyester movie 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 glow 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 patented polymerizing procedure permanently merges the color to the polyester movie covering, removing 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.
 
Temp varieties are as follows:

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



 



Surface area Preparation:

The covering job can just be as great as the surface of the surface area it's used over. In order for the covering to properly adhere to a surface area, the surface area needs to 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 premium 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 through.


Pro Pointer - Some expert contractors “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme surface. After the design is sanded, utilize a damp fabric to clean down the design. Some modelers prefer to utilize a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surface areas to be covered. As the surface area dries, imbedded 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 avoid the grain from raising later on under the covering, producing a rough surface. Vacuum the design thoroughly and prevent touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now prepared for covering!



Trim Movie to Size:

Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Using scissors or sharp pastime knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a couple of inches larger than needed to cover the wing. Get rid of the backing (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 of 220°F.


Pro Pointer - If the iron you're utilizing does not show the actual temperature, here is a pointer that will guarantee your iron is properly set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, thoroughly put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface area. Change the temperature up until the water just begins to boil off. This technique is surprisingly precise and is typically within 10° (of the specific application temperature of 220).



Adding 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). Carefully pull the covering towards the root and towards the suggestion, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and suggestion of the wing. Press carefully with the iron, enabling the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Preferably, the covering will naturally lay flat against the whole 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 trailing edge then to the cutting 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 towards the trailing edge, carefully sliding the iron (set at 220°) towards the trailing edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, pursuing the suggestion and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, utilizing the exact same technique. 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 trailing edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, thoroughly 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 Pointer:

Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing suggestion, high heat (up to 350°F) may be needed 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 suggestion while applying heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be thoroughly raised and repositioned to help remove wrinkles. This feature is helpful, specifically when covering greatly curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the suggestion up until the covering is past the center of the suggestion. It may be required to increase the temperature of the iron to attain higher shrinkage to remove all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime knife, then reseal the covering on the wing suggestion.


Pro Pointer - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing To


Specifications

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