Hobbyking Covering

[Pat Marsden]

Hi All

I am looking at the Hobbyking heat shrink/iron on coverings and they get good reviews. However, it doesnt say if they are petrol proof so has anyone any experience of using them

[richard armstrong]

i can confirm they are petrol poof i used them with out issues,

[Tony Collins 1073]

Hi Pat. I had to repair my hangar 9 Valiant last year and my only source for the genuine heat shrink covering material
was Hobby king. The exact colours too. I believe it may possibly be ultracote. This covering offers the same Qualities
and Characteristics as Profilm, very high temp covering, strong and waterproof of course.
Tony.

[Pat Marsden]

Thanks both, Hobbyking covering it is then.

[richard armstrong]

pat just some user advise

test it on a small area to gauge temp for covering HK film needs a slightly hotter iron to get the best results

[pete.pitt]

have used them and they are petrol proof ,my twinley is covered in it.

[Kevin Fairgrieve]

I have also used it.
Great stuff, covers well shrinks nicely and takes a lot of heat.

The only slight downside is that the adhesive sometimes leaks out from the seams. A touch of acetone on a cloth soon clears that up.

[Shaun Garrity]

Brilliant covering - a few years ago at Euroflugtag the weather was exceptional in the high 30's. My 1/3rd cub was subject to this baking over the 5 day period and didn't slacken . Model now about 4 years old and film still good and not seen a heat gun since it was applied.
Comes in a great range of colours, forms around compound curves well, petrol proof and very inexpensive; it has become my go - to film. Pity they don't make a heat shrink fabric. As mentioned the white adhesive can bleed out sometimes but easily cleaned with acetone or thinners.

Shaun