Hangar 9 UltraCote, Turquoise

Functions

High tech polyester coveringUnique multi temperature level-controlled adhesive {shrinking|shrinking} systemVersatile and easy to applyPatented polymerizing process permanently 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 .30 oz/sq. ft.Fuel evidence to radiance 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 easy to use. A trademarked polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits rearranging the covering on your design. UltraCote's distinct ability to both shrink and extend make it exceptional to other coverings for walking around tight curves and wingtips.
 
Temp varieties are as follows:

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

 



Surface Preparation:
The covering job can only be as great as the finish of the surface it's applied over. In order for the covering to appropriately adhere to a surface, the surface should initially|initially} be smooth and tidy. Sand the design utilizing 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 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|avoid} the filler from revealing|revealing} through.

Pro Tip - Some expert home builders “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme finish. After the design is sanded, use a damp cloth to wipe down the design. Some modelers choose to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, inserted wood fibers in the surface will “stand.” When dry, sand the surfaces again utilizing 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will avoid the grain from raising later under the covering, creating a bumpy finish. Vacuum the design thoroughly and avoid touching the design with oily hands.Your design is now check outy|prepared|all set} for covering!



Trim Film 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 bigger than had to cover the wing. Eliminate the backing (save for later) and position 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 actual temperature level, here is an idea that will guarantee your iron is appropriately set.Water boils at 212°F. Permit your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature level, carefully put a couple of drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature level until the water just starts to boil off. This method is remarkably accurate and is normally within 10° (of the specific application temperature level of 220).


Tacking Covering to Spar:
Tack the covering to the spar or the peak of the wing, utilizing your iron as shown (an iron sock is extremely 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, permitting the heat (not pressure) to activate 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 outward to the trailing edge and after that 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 trailing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) toward the trailing edge with the iron getting in touch with two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the staying ribs, working toward the idea and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the exact same method. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the technique noted 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, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, permitting 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 firmly with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:
Depending on the amount of the curvature of the wing idea, high heat (as much as 350°F) might be had to shrink 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. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and rearranged to assist eliminate wrinkles. This feature is helpful, specifically when covering sharply curved wing suggestions. Continue working, pulling, and heating up the covering around the idea until the covering is past the center of the idea. It might be required to increase the temperature level 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 Tip - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, utilizing the Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely handy and results in an expert finish.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Using the backing from the wing panel that you just covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be applied to the top of the wing. Be sure to cut a leading panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the right side. Use the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the exact same strategies as explained in steps 3 through 6. Be sure 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 shrink the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, use heat utilizing the exact same pattern used to use the covering beginning at the spar and working outward. It might be required to increase the temperature level to 320°F to get rid of persistent wrinkles. Use the minimum amount of heat required to tighten up the covering.

Pro Tip - Usage heat, not pressure, to shrink 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 also be used to shrink the covering. This works particularly well over an open structure. It can also 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 applied.


Covering Fuselages and Other Strong Surface areas:
The technique for covering fuselages and other basic flat surfaces is identical to covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and lastly the top. First, 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 exact same method as explained above.

Important: Even if you're experienced in applying other brands of covering, it’s important to read the following instructions. UltraCote® incorporates a unique multi temperature controlled adhesive and shrinkage system that makes attaining expert covering outcomes easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and help to ensure expert outcomes. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are 3 crucial temperatures to be mindful of.

Application Tempature-220°F (100°C):
At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® ends up being active, permitting the covering to be attached to the model.While 220° will completely bond the covering to the design, it is well listed below the temperature level that triggers UltraCote® to shrink. This is exactly what's needed when very first attaching covering to the design to avoid the covering from distorting.

Pro Tip - Many expert home builders mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for fast recommendation, as this temperature level is used often whenever putting on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® starts to shrink. 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 shrink the covering. This initial shrinking is done with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinking Temperature-350°F (162°C)
At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its maximum diminishing point. Raising the temperature level above this point will not trigger further shrinking.

The rate of shrinkage is not directly in proportion to the temperature level. The chart to the right demonstrates how the majority of the shrinking rate occurs between 300°F and 330°F. At higher temperatures UltraCote® continues to shrink however at a much slower rate. The tiniest amount of shrinking occurs between 340°F and 350°F. This is handy to bear in mind when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Crucial:As Soon As UltraCote® is shrunk to a particular temperature level, a higher temperature level should be used to further shrink the covering. For instance, if the covering was shrunk utilizing 320°F and wrinkles begin to appear/reappear, it will be required to use over 320°F to attain further shrinkage.

Pro Tip - Constantly use the minimum heat required to get rid of wrinkles when tightening up the covering, thus permitting lots of shrinkage/temperature variety staying if it's required to further shrink the covering.



Valuable Tips

Multiple 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 satisfy or at the edge of the covering, it is important to not overheat this location (over 300°F), as this will shrink and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock positioned over the iron is extremely advised, as it usually prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock takes in heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the warm up 10%. Practically all expert home builders use covering socks. Hangar 9™ offers one of the very 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 takes in moisture.Wood models really grow and shrink somewhat throughout various seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the damp Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a couple of days in the desert, the design establishes covering sags due to design shrinking. It is recommend that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Putting the design in a space with a dehumidifier for numerous days before covering the design might avoid the covering from drooping due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Imperfections:
Occasionally the intense heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and acnes in the covering, specifically when utilizing dark colors. To get rid of these, heat the bubbled location utilizing a heat gun to expand the air under the covering, triggering the bubble to rise. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the location utilizing a cold, wet wash cloth. The wet wash cloth quickly cools the location, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It might take numerous aim to totally get rid of the bubble/blemish, however this method works great.

Clean Up:
The adhesive can be gotten rid of from the iron or design utilizing acetone or a moderate thinner.




Specs

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