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, for the purpose of painting 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: | John Deere Blitz Black is enamel paint manufactured by Valspar Paint for John Deere, for the purpose of painting 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: | ||
| − | *It's inexpensive | + | *It's inexpensive. |
*It has a reputation for extreme durability. | *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 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 | + | *It's easy to touch up. |
| − | Although John | + | 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. They are also sold in quarts and spray cans. |
==How to apply== | ==How to apply== | ||
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#Use a 1.4 or 1.5 tip. | #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. |
| − | #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 | + | #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:1 part John Deere hardener. |
#Spray one light tack coat, wait 10-15 minutes, and shoot the full wet coat. | #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. | #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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==Cautions== | ==Cautions== | ||
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. | 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== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | *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. | |
| − | + | *Hold the gun at a 90 degree angle to the surface, and keep a 50% overlap. | |
| − | + | *It's reported to work well on fiberglass. | |
| + | *Urethane primer or epoxy primer may also be viable as undercoats for the 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. | ||
==Where to get it== | ==Where to get it== | ||
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==Can I use a clearcoat with John Deere Blitz Black paint? How can I get a glossy look?== | ==Can I use a clearcoat with John Deere Blitz Black paint? How can I get a glossy look?== | ||
| − | 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. | + | Opinions are mixed on this. Although not intended for glossy black finishes, some say that a clearcoat can be applied over JDBB paint if a flattening agent is used. Or, try wet sanding or buffing. |
==Photographs of JDBB paint jobs== | ==Photographs of JDBB paint jobs== | ||
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*[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-31993-24.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] | *[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== | ==Alternatives to John Deere Blitz Black paint== | ||
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