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 materials, 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.

==Notes==
*Be wary of striping, thought to be 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.
*Some people report success applying it to fiberglass.
*Urethane primer or epoxy primer may also be viable as undercoats for 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 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