Hangar 9 UltraCote, Transparent Red

Features

High tech polyester covering
Special multi temperature-controlled adhesive shrinking|shrinking}|shrinking} system
Flexible and simple to apply
Patented polymerizing procedure completely fuses the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits 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

Hangar 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 apply. A trademarked polymerizing procedure completely fuses the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning the covering on your model. UltraCote's distinct ability to both diminish and stretch make it remarkable to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temperature ranges are as follows:

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

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering job can only be as good as the finish of the surface it's used over. In order for the covering to effectively adhere to a surface, the surface needs to initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the model utilizing a sanding block and gradually 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 spaces and damages with a premium filler. If utilizing light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to avoid|avoid} the filler from revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Suggestion - Some professional contractors “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate finish. After the model is sanded, use a moist fabric 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 dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surface areas once again utilizing 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 finish. Vacuum the model thoroughly and avoid touching the model with oily hands.Your model is now check outy|prepared|all set} 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 couple of inches bigger than had to cover the wing. Get rid of the support (conserve for later) and position the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, centered over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.

Pro Suggestion - If the iron you're utilizing does not display the real temperature, here is a tip that will guarantee 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, thoroughly pour a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Change the temperature till the water simply starts to boil off. This approach is surprisingly precise and is usually within 10° (of the precise application temperature of 220).


Tacking 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). Carefully pull the covering towards the root and towards the pointer, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and pointer of the wing. Press gently with the iron, allowing the heat (not pressure) to trigger the adhesive and bond the covering to the peak. Preferably, the covering will naturally lay flat versus the whole 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 then to the leading edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, the covering can be thoroughly lifted and reapplied.


Covering an Open-Structure Wing:
If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar towards the routing edge, gently moving the iron (set at 220°) towards the routing edge with the iron getting in touch with two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the pointer and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the exact same approach. 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. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 pastime knife, thoroughly trim the excess covering from the leading and routing edge, allowing 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 firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Suggestion:
Depending on the amount of the curvature of the wing pointer, high heat (up to 350°F) may be had 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 pointer while using heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be thoroughly lifted and rearranged to assist eliminate wrinkles. This function is helpful, specifically when covering sharply curved wing ideas. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the pointer till the covering is past the center of the pointer. It may be needed to increase the temperature of the iron to attain greater shrinking to eliminate all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 pastime 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 Wall mount 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is really practical and leads to a professional finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the support from the wing panel that you simply covered as a template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Make sure to cut a leading panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the proper side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the exact same techniques as explained in actions 3 through 6. Make sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when trimming 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, apply heat utilizing the exact same pattern used to apply the covering beginning at the spar and working external. It may be needed to increase the temperature to 320°F to get rid of stubborn wrinkles. Utilize the minimum amount of heat needed to tighten up the covering.

Pro Suggestion - Use 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 Technique: A heat weapon 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 Wall mount 9 Covering Glove™ is used to gently press the covering to the surface after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surfaces:
The technique for covering fuselages and other easy flat surface areas is identical to covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, tack the center of the surface down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is advised when using the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, utilizing the exact same approach 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® incorporates a unique multi temperature controlled adhesive and shrinkage system that makes achieving professional covering results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Understanding the benefits of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to make sure professional results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 crucial temperature levels to be conscious of.

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

Pro Suggestion - Lots of professional contractors mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick reference, 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 utilizing an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to diminish the covering. This initial shrinking is done with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinkage Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its optimum diminishing point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause more shrinking.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in proportion to the temperature. The chart to the right shows how most of the shrinking rate takes place between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperature levels UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The smallest amount of shrinking takes place between 340°F and 350°F. This is practical to keep in mind when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Important:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a specific temperature, a greater temperature needs to be used to more diminish the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be needed to use over 320°F to attain more shrinkage.

Pro Suggestion - Constantly use the minimum heat needed to remove wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus allowing plenty of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's needed to more diminish the covering.



Practical Tips

Several Colors:
When using 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 satisfy or at the edge of the covering, it is very important to not overheat this location (over 300°F), as this will diminish and misshape the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock positioned over the iron is highly advised, as it normally avoids the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock takes in heat and will need the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Nearly all professional contractors use covering socks. Hangar 9™ deals one of the very best that includes muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the other side for a soft, scratch-free finish.

Dryer is Much better:
Wood naturally takes in moisture.Wood designs in fact grow and diminish somewhat throughout various 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 shrinking. It is suggest that you cover the model in a dry environment if possible. Placing the model in a room with a dehumidifier for several 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 be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® brilliant pads then thoroughly cleaned up with acetone or thinner prior to painting. Design Dope or butyrate-based paint are not suitable with UltraCote®.

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Sometimes the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and acnes in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat weapon to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then clean the location utilizing a cold, wet wash fabric. The wet wash fabric rapidly cools the location, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It may take several aim to completely remove the bubble/blemish, but this approach works great.

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



Requirements

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