Editing John Deere Blitz Black paint

Is it considered to be good paint? Is a specific primer needed? Is reducer needed? How many coats are needed? Does it apply like paint? Would a clearcoat adhere to it? ==Summary== John Deere Blitz Black is enamel paint manufactured by John Deere for painting farm equipment. It's popular among hotrodders because it's an inexpensive and durable finish for vehicles, that provides the look of a primered "rat" or "traditional" hot rod (described as: "flat", "suede", "satin", or "semi-gloss"). It's weatherproof, and blocks UV light, where a bare primer would soak up water and oils. Although John Deer 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 $20-25 dollars, and the reducer is about $15. They are also sold in spray can size, so you can experiment with various primered or bare metal surfaces. ==Can I use a clearcoat with JDBB paint?== Although not intended for glossy black finishes, a clearcoat can be applied over JDBB paint if a flattening agent is used. ==Photographs of JDBB paint jobs== ==Alternatives to John Deere Blitz Black paint== *Asphalt (#MQ2818) with Egg Shell clear coat (#P-FKT600)and , produced by [http://www.color-rite.com Color-Rite]. == References == *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]

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