VMAR - Covering - How to Identify What Type of Covering is on My Model.

Question: How can I identify what type of covering is on my VMAR model?

Answer: It's not hard. Just look for these tell-tale signs.

  • POLYCOTE ECS - The finish is glossy with a deep pearl like finish as if you are looking through a layer of clear plastic (cause you are!). Nothing else looks like POLYCOTE ECS!
  • VCOTE - Except for white, the colors are generally flat. Used on older models AND on some warbirds where a flat camoflage finish is desired.
  • VCOTE2-3DSVC - Used on higher end models where more scale like 3D detailing is required. It has a a glossy or semi-glossy finish but most importantly some of the rivets and panel lines are indented into the surface to give a true 3D look and feel to the detailing. Run your finger nail across a variety of panel lines, if any of the lines are indented... you've got VCOTE2-3DS on your model.

If you need a bit more help with this, check out the descriptions and key features of each covering type as shown below.

POLYCOTE ECS - What is it?

POLYCOTE ECS is a proprietary Enhanced Covering System engineered in Canada & available only from VMAR.

  • With POLYCOTE ECS the graphics are inside the covering... not stuck on top. No Decals! No Layers! No Strips! No Stripes!
  • POLYCOTE ECS utilizes ULTRA TOUGH polyester and our SURE SEAL system to ensure that the seams stay down!
  • Best of all POLYCOTE is totally fuel proof!

Quite simply... POLYCOTE ECS leads the pack in ARF covering systems! By putting the graphics where they belong... inside the POLYESTER covering... we've eliminated the need for decals and overlays and reduced  maintenance to a minimum. No overlays edges to pick up, very few seams, extraordinary fuel proofing etc. With POLYCOTE ECS you will spend more time flying and less time applying and reworking the covering!

POLYCOTE ECS offers the best in covering performance!

VCOTE2-3DS - What is it?

VCOTE2-3DS is a proprietary 3D Detailing System engineered in Canada and used on our premium VMAR ARF models where scale detailing and a tough long lasting covering is essential! Rivets and some of the hatches and panel lines are actually 3D. They stand up on the surface skin like the real thing!

VCOTE2-3DS is totally different and simply the best covering and detailing system available. VCOTE2-3DS builds on our VCOTE technology and goes a lot farther. All the detailing is inside the covering... no decals, no strips, no stripes and totally fuel proof.

Best of all... VCOTE2-3DS is very very sag resistant. Extensively tested in direct sunlight and heated air up to 130F!
  • With VCOTE2-3DS the graphics are pre-applied to the covering... not stuck on top. No Decals! No Layers! No Strips! No Stripes!
  • VCOTE2-3DS utilizes a tough heat shrinkable film and our SURE SEAL system to ensure that the seams stay down!
  • VCOTE2-3DS is fuel proof. We recommend dabing up any raw unburned high nitro fuel as a precaution.

By pre-applying the the graphics... we've eliminated the need for decals or overlays completely and reduced the need for maintenance to a minimum. No decal or overlay edges to pick up, and very few seams. With VCOTE2-3DS you will have a great model that looks terrific right out of the box and spend more time flying and less time applying and reworking the covering!

VCOTE2-3DS 3D Detailing System - Only from VMAR!