Editing John Deere Blitz Black paint

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==Summary==
John Deere Blitz Black is enamel paint manufactured by Valspar Paint for John Deere, for the purpose of painting tractors and farm equipment. Although re-branded for John Deere, Blitz Black comes from the Valspar BPS Agricultural Restoration Series Tractor & Implement product line. 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 clear", "suede", "satin", or "semi-gloss").
*It's easy to touch up.

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.

==How to apply==
#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, 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.
*It's reported to work well on fiberglass.
*Urethane primer or epoxy primer may also be viable as undercoats for the 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.

==Part numbers==
Part numbers may vary for different regions. California has been specifically mentioned as a place where JDBB may be hard to obtain, or may be sold under a different part number.

*John Deere Blitz Black paint: TY-25669 (formerly TY-6416)
*John Deere Primer: TY6457
*John Deere Reducer: PT158
*John Deere Hardener: REN3001

==Sources==
*[http://dealerlocator.deere.com/servlet/DealerLocator?command=home&locator=3&selectLocale=en_US&sessionId=Rgf865DJYGDkmUUhinR1QMN John Deere dealer locator]

==Photographs of John Deere Blitz Black paint jobs==
The Hotrodders Bulletin Board has photographs of John Deere Blitz Black paint jobs on these pages:
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-3.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 3]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-6.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 6]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-10.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 10]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-14.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 14]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-15.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 15]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-16.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 16]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-17.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 17]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-19.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 18]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-20.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 20]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-21.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 21]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-22.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 22]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-23.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 23]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-24.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 24]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-25.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 25]

==Alternatives to John Deere Blitz Black paint==
*Black epoxy primer
*Asphalt (#MQ2818) with Egg Shell clear coat (#P-FKT600), produced by [http://www.color-rite.com Color-Rite]
*[http://www.akzonobelcarrefinishes.net/default.asp?sid=65395&pid=435 U-Tech E360 Series Epoxy Primer/Sealer]
*Sikkens Autocryl Rally Black, from [http://www.akzonobelcarrefinishes.net/ Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes]
*Epoxy primer, followed by JDBB primer and JDBB paint.

== References ==
*[http://www.valspar.com Valspar.com]
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]
*email communication with Shawn Mahady, General Manager, Aftermarket Specialties Division of Valspar Paint.