John Deere Blitz Black paint
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
| − | John Deere Blitz Black is enamel paint manufactured by Valspar Paint for John Deere | + | 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's inexpensive. | ||
*It has a reputation for extreme durability. | *It has a reputation for extreme durability. | ||
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==Application== | ==Application== | ||
| − | #If the existing paint isn't peeling | + | #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 apply JDBB paint. |
#For spraying with an HVLP gun, use a 1.4 or 1.5 tip. | #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. | #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. | #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. | #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, | + | #Spray one light tack coat, wait 10-15 minutes, then 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. | #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. | #A gallon will easily cover a small car. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * | + | *Striping of the paint is 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 | + | *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. | + | *John Deere Blitz Black paint can't be applied to high heat areas such as engine blocks, headers, or pipes. Also, it will not retard rust. |
*Some people report success applying it to fiberglass. | *Some people report success applying it to fiberglass. | ||
*Urethane primer or epoxy primer may also be viable as undercoats for JDBB paint. | *Urethane primer or epoxy primer may also be viable as undercoats for JDBB paint. | ||
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