Sigma Vikote 12 Pro Primer

Vikote 12 Pro is a strong flexible coating with excellent resistance to water, ideally suited for the underwater hull.

Description of Sigma Vikote 12 Pro

Vikote 12 Pro is resistant to a well-designed/controlled cathodic protection system down to -1050 mV. With overlaps, it allows a dry film thickness of 150 µm (6.0 mils) without sagging.

Main features of Sigma Vikote 12 Pro

• Anti-corrosive primer/sealer
• Excellent resistance to water
• Non-saponifiable
• Fast-drying
• Can be applied at low temperatures, down to -5°C

Sigma Vikote 12 Pro can be used in a system with

• vinyl or chloroprene rubber as a primer
• acrylate, chloroprene rubber, vinyl, and anti-fouling as a topcoat

Color and gloss level of Vikote 12 Pro

• Alu color, dark
• Eggshell gloss

Instructions for use of Vikote 12 Pro

• Stir well before use. The mixture should be homogeneous in color and texture after stirring. In practice, stirring for a maximum of 5 minutes is sufficient.
• Adding too much thinner can result in reduced resistance to sagging

Drying times of Vikote 12 Pro

• Recoatable: after 10 hours at 10°C.

Thinner for Vikote 12 Pro

• Sigma Thinner 21-06

Application temperature of Vikote 12 Pro

• Applicable down to -5°C.

Coverage (m² per liter) of Vikote 12 Pro

• Approx. 4.5 m² per liter for a dry film thickness of 75 µm.

Surface for Vikote 12 Pro

• Steel, epoxy, vinyl, chloroprene rubber

Application method (method of application)

• Spraying/brushing/rolling

Above or below the waterline

• Below and above the waterline

Packaging

20-liter can.