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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 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:
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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 clear", "suede", "satin", or "semi-gloss").
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| − | *It's easy to touch up.
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==How to apply==
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| − | #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.
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| − | #For spraying with an HVLP gun, use a 1.4 or 1.5 tip.
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| − | #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.
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| − | #John Deere thinner 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 ratio is 8 parts JDBB paint:1 part John Deere thinner: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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| − | ==Notes==
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| − | *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.
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| − | *Hold the gun at a 90 degree angle to the surface, and keep a 50% overlap.
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| − | *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.
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| − | *It's reported to work well on fiberglass.
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| − | *Urethane primer or epoxy primer may also be viable as undercoats for the JDBB paint.
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| − | *Some say that JDBB paint is subject to fading and chalking over the years.
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| − | *According to John Deere, yes, you can paint over JDBB paint with another coat of primer and/or enamel paint.
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| − | *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.
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| − | ==Part numbers==
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| − | 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.
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| − | *John Deere Blitz Black paint: TY-25669 (formerly TY-6416)
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| − | *John Deere Primer: TY6457
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| − | *John Deere Reducer: PT158
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| − | *John Deere Hardener: REN3001
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| − | ==Where to get it==
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| − | *[http://dealerlocator.deere.com/servlet/DealerLocator?command=home&locator=3&selectLocale=en_US&sessionId=Rgf865DJYGDkmUUhinR1QMN John Deere dealer locator]
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| − | ==Photographs of John Deere Blitz Black paint jobs==
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| − | The Hotrodders Bulletin Board has photographs of John Deere Blitz Black paint jobs on these pages:
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-3.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 3]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-6.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 6]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-10.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 10]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-14.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 14]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-15.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 15]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-16.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 16]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-17.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 17]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-19.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 18]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-20.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 20]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-21.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 21]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-22.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 22]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-23.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 23]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-24.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 24]
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| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/john-deere-blitz-black-31993-25.html John Deere Blitz Black discussion, page 25]
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| − | ==Alternatives to John Deere Blitz Black paint==
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| − | *Black 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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| − | *[http://www.akzonobelcarrefinishes.net/default.asp?sid=65395&pid=435 U-Tech E360 Series Epoxy Primer/Sealer]
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| − | *Sikkens Autocryl Rally Black, from [http://www.akzonobelcarrefinishes.net/ Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes]
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| − | *Epoxy primer, followed by JDBB primer and JDBB paint.
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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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| − | *email communication with Shawn Mahady, General Manager, Aftermarket Specialties Division of Valspar Paint.
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