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| − | ==Summary==
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| − | 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:
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| − | *It's inexpensive
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| − | *It has a reputation for extreme durability.
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| − | *It provides the look of a primered "rat" or "traditional" hot rod (described as: "flat", "suede", "satin", or "semi-gloss"), with more protection.
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| − | *It's easy to touch up
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==How to apply==
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| − | #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.
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| − | #If a primer is needed, JDBB primer is recommended (it's available in spray cans, quarts, and gallons).
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| − | #JDBB reducer is needed, at a mix ratio of 8 parts JDBB paint:1 part John Deere thinner.
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| − | #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.
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| − | #Spray one light tack coat, wait 10-15 minutes, and shoot the full wet coat.
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| − | #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.
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| − | #A gallon will easily cover a small car.
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| − | ==Part numbers==
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| − | *Blitz Black paint: TY-25669 (formerly TY-6416)
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| − | *Primer: TY6457
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| − | *Reducer: PT158
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| − | *Hardener: REN3001
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| − | ==Cautions==
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==Notes==
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| − | It dries fast. Be wary of striping. To help 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.
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| − | ==Where to get it==
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| − | [http://www.eberhardequipment.com/ Eberhard Equipment]
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| − | ==Can I use a clearcoat with John Deere Blitz Black paint? How can I get a glossy look?==
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==Photographs of JDBB paint jobs==
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| − | ==Unsettled issues==
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| − | Is this the same paint that's featured on this page: http://www.valspar.com/val/resident/valspar_imp.jsp
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| − | ==Alternatives to John Deere Blitz Black paint==
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| − | *Epoxy primer
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| − | *Asphalt (#MQ2818) with Egg Shell clear coat (#P-FKT600), produced by [http://www.color-rite.com Color-Rite].
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| − | == References ==
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| − | *[http://www.valspar.com Valspar.com]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993.html Hotrodders Bulletin Board discussion]
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