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. 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.

==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.



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

*John Deere Blitz Black paint: TY25669 (formerly TY6416)
*John Deere Primer: TY25659 (Formerly TY6457)
*John Deere Reducer: TY25650 (Formerly PT158)
*John Deere Hardener: REN3001

Additional part numbers/updates:
*Low VOC Blitz Black paint: TY25825 (1 gal), TY25826 (1 qt)
*Regular Blitz Black paint (not Low VOC): TY25642 (1 qt)
*Buff Primer-Sealer: TY25659 (1 gal), TY25649 (1 qt)
*Regular Reducer (not Low VOC, not Fast Drying): TY25650 (1 gal), TY25652 (1 qt)

==Where to get John Deere Blitz Black paint==
*[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.
*[http://www.colorrite.com/product_info.php?cPath=0&products_id=160 Asphalt] (#2818) with [http://www.colorrite.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=981 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], from  [http://www.akzonobelcarrefinishes.net/ Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes] under the U-Tech brand.
*[http://www.akzonobelcarrefinishes.net/products.asp?sid=65392&bid=1&cid=424&plid=386&pid=9238 Sikkens Autocryl Rally Black] (#3418), from [http://www.akzonobelcarrefinishes.net/ Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes] under the [http://www.sikkens.net Sikkens] brand.
*[http://www.performancecoatings.dupont.com/dpc/en/us/html/color/hh/hh_HotRodBlack_color.html DuPont Hot Hues Hot Rod Black].
*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 John Deere Blitz Black], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', January 12, 2004.
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/help-i-need-paint-94092.html I need paint], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', July 19, 2006.

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