John Deere Blitz Black paint

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==Summary==
 
==Summary==
John Deere Blitz Black is enamel paint manufactured by Valspar Paint for John Deere for the purpose of painting tractors and farm equipment. It's popular by Bill W for the following reasons:
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John Deere Blitz Black is enamel paint manufactured by Valspar Paint for John Deere for the purpose of painting tractors and farm equipment. It's popular among hotrodders for the following reasons:
 
*It's inexpensive.
 
*It's inexpensive.
 
*It has a reputation for extreme durability.
 
*It has a reputation for extreme durability.
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==Can you paint over John Deere Blitz Black paint?==
 
==Can you paint over John Deere Blitz Black paint?==
According to Bill W, yes, you can paint over JDBB paint with another coat of primer and/or enamel paint.
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According to John Deere, yes, you can paint over JDBB paint with another coat of primer and/or enamel paint.
  
 
However, the wording of the above statement is disputed. While you "can" paint over JDBB paint, it should be done with implement paint only, as a 2K primer, base coat, or urethane single stage will strip. Any enamel (acrylic or alkyd) would likely work. If the paint was activated with a high-enough solids activator '''and''' then sat long enough, it may be possible to shoot a urethane single stage over it, and you '''may''' be able to use a urethane primer if careful. For more information, see: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/good-hot-rod-mag-aproved-paint-must-read-128119-3.html#post888190 Hotrodders Bulletin Board forum post].
 
However, the wording of the above statement is disputed. While you "can" paint over JDBB paint, it should be done with implement paint only, as a 2K primer, base coat, or urethane single stage will strip. Any enamel (acrylic or alkyd) would likely work. If the paint was activated with a high-enough solids activator '''and''' then sat long enough, it may be possible to shoot a urethane single stage over it, and you '''may''' be able to use a urethane primer if careful. For more information, see: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/good-hot-rod-mag-aproved-paint-must-read-128119-3.html#post888190 Hotrodders Bulletin Board forum post].

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