John Deere Blitz Black paint
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Although John Deere Blitz Black paint can be applied with typical paint equipment, John Deere recommends using their own primer and reducer. The paint and the primer are typically $25 dollars for a gallon, and the reducer is about $15 for a quart. JDBB products also come in spray cans. | Although John Deere Blitz Black paint can be applied with typical paint equipment, John Deere recommends using their own primer and reducer. The paint and the primer are typically $25 dollars for a gallon, and the reducer is about $15 for a quart. JDBB products also come in spray cans. | ||
| + | ==Application== | ||
| + | #If the existing paint isn't peeling, or doesn't have large amounts of rust, then no primer is necessary. Sand with extra fine grit sand paper, wipe with a clean cloth, and then apply JDBB paint. | ||
| + | #For spraying with an HVLP gun, use a 1.4 or 1.5 tip. | ||
| + | #If a primer is needed, JDBB primer is recommended (it's available in spray cans, quarts, and gallons). Wait 36 hours after applying primer to apply paint. | ||
| + | #John Deere thinner is needed, at a mix ratio of 8 parts JDBB paint:1 part John Deere thinner. | ||
| + | #For faster-drying and harder paint, John Deere hardener can be used. It's available in pints. When using the hardener, the mix ratio is 8 parts JDBB paint:1 part John Deere thinner:1 part John Deere hardener. | ||
| + | #Spray one light tack coat, wait 10-15 minutes, and shoot the full wet coat. | ||
| + | #Wait no longer than 3 hours to apply a second coat. However, one coat with the 8:1:1 paint-thinner-hardener ratio should be adequate. | ||
| + | #A gallon will easily cover a small car. | ||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | *Be wary of striping, thought to be caused by the reducer drying too fast. To eliminate striping, some people recommend using regular enamel reducer instead of the John Deere reducer, for a slower evaporation rate. | ||
| + | *Hold the gun at a 90 degree angle to the surface, and keep a 50% overlap. | ||
| + | *John Deere Blitz Black paint can't be applied to high heat areas such as engine blocks, headers, or pipes. And, it will not retard rust. | ||
| + | *Some people report success applying it to fiberglass. | ||
| + | *Urethane primer or epoxy primer may also be viable as undercoats for JDBB paint. | ||
| + | *Some say that JDBB paint is subject to fading and chalking over the years. | ||
| + | *According to John Deere, yes, you can paint over JDBB paint with another coat of primer and/or enamel paint. | ||
| + | *Opinions are mixed on using a clearcoat over JDBB. Some say that it can be applied if a flattening agent is used. For a glossy look, wet sanding and buffing are recommended. | ||
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