Editing John Deere Blitz Black paint

==Summary== John Deere Blitz Black is enamel paint manufactured by Valspar Paint for John Deere, for the purpose of painting farm equipment. It's popular among hotrodders for the following reasons: *It's inexpensive *It has a reputation for extreme durability. *It provides the look of a primered "rat" or "traditional" hot rod (described as: "flat", "suede", "satin", or "semi-gloss"), with more protection. *It's easy to touch up 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 $25 dollars for a gallon, and the reducer is about $15 for a quart. They are also sold in quarts and spray cans, so you can experiment with various primered or bare metal surfaces. ==How to apply== #If the existing paint doesn't have peeling paint or 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. #If a primer is needed, JDBB primer is recommended (it's available in spray cans, quarts, and gallons). #JDBB reducer 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 ration is 8 parts JDBB paint:1 part John Deere thinner to 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. ==Part numbers== *Blitz Black paint: TY-25669 (formerly TY-6416) *Primer: TY6457 *Reducer: PT158 *Hardener: REN3001 ==Cautions== John Deere Blitz Black paint will not work on engine blocks, headers, pipes, or any other high-heat areas. And, it will not retard rust growth. ==Notes== It dries fast. Be wary of striping, caused by the reducer drying too fast. To eliminate striping, some people recommend using regular enamel reducer instead of the John Deere reducer. Also, hold the gun at a 90 degree angle to the surface, and keep a 50% overlap. It's reported to work well on fiberglass. ==Where to get it== [http://www.eberhardequipment.com/ Eberhard Equipment] ==Can I use a clearcoat with John Deere Blitz Black paint? How can I get a glossy look?== Although not intended for glossy black finishes, a clearcoat can be applied over JDBB paint if a flattening agent is used. Or, try wet sanding or buffing. ==Photographs of JDBB paint jobs== ==Unsettled issues== Is this the same paint that's featured on this page: http://www.valspar.com/val/resident/valspar_imp.jsp ==Alternatives to John Deere Blitz Black paint== *Epoxy primer *Asphalt (#MQ2818) with Egg Shell clear coat (#P-FKT600), produced by [http://www.color-rite.com Color-Rite]. == References == *[http://www.valspar.com Valspar.com] *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]

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