Hangar 9 UltraCote, Bright Yellow

Functions

High tech polyester covering
Distinct multi temperature level-controlled adhesive {shrinking|shrinking} system
Versatile and simple to use
Patented polymerizing process permanently merges 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

Garage 9 UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that includes a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it flexible and simple to use. A trademarked polymerizing process permanently merges the color to the polyester film covering, getting rid of the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning the covering on your design. UltraCote's distinct 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 begins at 200 to 220 degrees F.
Shrinkage beginning begins at 300 degrees F.
Maximum shrinking is at 350 degrees F.

 



Surface area Preparation:
The covering job can only be as great as the surface of the surface area it's used|used} over. In order for the covering to correctly comply with a surface area, the surface area must initially|initially} be smooth and clean. Sand the design utilizing a sanding block and gradually finer sandpaper, with the last sanding being made with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unattractive bumps. Fill spaces and dents 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 Tip - Some professional contractors “raise the grain” then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the supreme surface. After the design is sanded, use a wet cloth to wipe down the design. Some modelers choose to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to moisten 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 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, producing a rough surface. Vacuum the design completely 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. Utilizing scissors or sharp hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches bigger than needed to cover the wing. Get rid of the backing (save for later) and put 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 suggestion that will guarantee your iron is correctly set.Water boils at 212°F. Enable your iron to heat up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its supported temperature level, carefully put a few drops of water on the iron's surface area. Adjust the temperature level up until the water simply begins to boil off. This technique is remarkably precise and is normally within 10° (of the exact application temperature level of 220).


Tacking 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 extremely recommened). Carefully pull the covering towards the root and towards the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press carefully with the iron, permitting the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat versus the entire 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 external to the trailing edge and then to the cutting edge as revealed, utilizing the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, the covering can be carefully 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 calling two ribs. Utilizing your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, pursuing the tip and the root. Now finish the open structure leading edge, utilizing the very same technique. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the strategy listed above under “Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing.”


Sealing the Edges:
With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and trailing edges. Utilizing a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully cut the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, permitting a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to twist around the leading and trailing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and trailing edges safely with the covering iron.


Wing Tip:
Depending upon the quantity of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (approximately 350°F) might 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 tip while using heat with the iron. Keep in mind, UltraCote® can be carefully raised and repositioned to help eliminate wrinkles. This function is helpful, particularly when covering sharply curved wing ideas. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the tip up until the covering is past the center of the tip. It might be necessary to increase the temperature level of the iron to achieve higher shrinking to eliminate all wrinkles. Cut the excess covering utilizing a #11 hobby 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 Hanger 9 ProTrim Sealing Tool is extremely handy and leads to an expert surface.


Covering the Top of the Wing:
Utilizing the backing from the wing panel that you simply covered as a design template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be used to the top of the wing. Make sure to cut a leading panel, ensuring that the adhesive is on the correct side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing utilizing the very same techniques as explained in steps 3 through 6. Make sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when cutting the edges and safely 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 very same pattern utilized to use the covering starting at the spar and working external. It might be necessary to increase the temperature level to 320°F to get rid of persistent wrinkles. Utilize the minimum quantity of heat necessary to tighten the covering.

Pro Tip - Use heat, not pressure, to diminish the covering taught. If pressure is used, gouges can be pushed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work.
Alternate Technique: A heat gun can likewise be utilized to diminish the covering. This works especially well over an open structure. It can likewise be utilized over a strong structure if a Hanger 9 Covering Glove™ is utilized to carefully push the covering to the surface area after heat is used.


Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surface areas:
The strategy for covering fuselages and other basic flat surface areas corresponds covering a strong wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, tack the center of the surface area down utilizing an iron set to 220°F.Work external from the center, bonding the covering to the surface area. Cut and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is suggested when using the next piece of covering. Diminish the covering, utilizing the very same technique as explained above.

Important: Even if you're experienced in using other brand names of covering, it’s important to read the following guidelines. UltraCote® incorporates a unique multi temperature controlled adhesive and shrinkage system that makes attaining professional covering results easy.

Multi-Temperature Control System:
Comprehending the benefits of this system and ways to use it will make covering with UltraCote® simple and help to ensure professional results. When utilizing UltraCote®, there are three important temperatures to be aware of.

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

Pro Tip - Lots of professional contractors mark this temperature level on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick reference, as this temperature level is utilized regularly whenever placing on covering.

Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C)
At 300°F, UltraCote® begins 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 Shrinkage 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 shrinking.

The rate of shrinkage is not straight in proportion to the temperature level. The chart to the right demonstrates how most of the shrinking rate takes place between 300°F and 330°F. At greater temperatures UltraCote® continues to diminish but at a much slower rate. The smallest quantity of shrinking takes place between 340°F and 350°F. This is handy to keep in mind when diminishing and tightening up covering.


Important:When UltraCote® is diminished to a specific temperature level, a greater temperature level must be utilized to additional diminish the covering. For example, if the covering was diminished utilizing 320°F and wrinkles start to appear/reappear, it will be necessary to use over 320°F to achieve additional shrinkage.

Pro Tip - Constantly use the minimum heat necessary to remove wrinkles when tightening up the covering, therefore permitting lots of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's necessary to additional diminish the covering.



Handy Hints

Multiple 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 meet or at the edge of the covering, it is essential to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will diminish and distort the straight edge.

Use a Sealing Iron Sock:
A covering sock placed over the iron is extremely suggested, as it generally prevents the surface area of the iron from scratching. The sock takes in heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Almost all professional contractors use covering socks. Garage 9™ deals one of the 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 Better:
Wood naturally takes in moisture.Wood models really grow and diminish a little throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the humid Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a few days in the desert, the design develops covering sags due to design shrinking. It is recommend that you cover the design in a dry environment if possible. Positioning the design in a room with a dehumidifier for several days prior to covering the design might prevent the covering from sagging due to design shrinkage.

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

Bubbles and Acnes:
Occasionally the intense heat from the sun can trigger bubbles and acnes in the covering, particularly 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. Quickly pop the bubble utilizing a needle then wipe the area utilizing a cold, wet wash cloth. The wet wash cloth quickly cools the area, permitting the covering to re-adhere. It might take several tries to entirely remove the bubble/blemish, but this technique works great.

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



Requirements

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