Here are some Quotes that I pulled off a Hot Rod site about the JD Blitz black if any ones interested.
John Deere Blitz Black (Quote)
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Blitz Black TY6416 $23.00 +or-$
Primer TY6457 $24
Reducer PT158 $14
The prices are for gallons. The reducer is in quarts. They also make Blitz Black in spray cans. Just dont go to a regular paint shop for the stuff. JDBB is about $100 a gallon. So go to a JD dealer. Prices are + or - $$ but still stupid cheap.
On another note JDBB was put in a weather room and beat up by freezing, heat, acid rain and other harsh crap. It held up equal and better than most all of the top super expensive paints.
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Originally posted by harrington
I really need to see this Blitz Black stuff.... I've been contemplating painting my car that color.....just dont know ..... my paint shop said i was an idiot... and that it would go all chalky/white...... It's severly confused me.... this Blitz Black sounds like what i was looking for..... is this some Old school hot rod secret....... or did someone just think of doing this..... Because i was going to go the rout of buying flattened Clear....I was worried about durability......
i really didn't want to invest that much money into it, because if i decide i dont like the satin black look...I might repaint it, and don't want to lose all that Moola.....
anyone else heard about this "Chalky" effect? i live in canada and might drive this car in the winter......maybe.... i'm undicided.....depends if i can find a winter beater.
Ive got JD tractors around here that are 30+ years old with it painted on the cabs, no chalky effect. It is very durable they paint the bottom part of the cab with this, the part thats next to the wheels so its where the mud is being thrown onto, mud and crap (literally) and after many years of abuse, hardly a scratch in it. Ill try and get some pics of a tractor cab if its clean enough (lots of mud here this time of year).
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Originally posted by motoedge
!!!!!!! IMPORTANT !!!!!!!
John Deere Blitz Black cureing windows.
Shooting to a good surface IE: Bare metal, John Deere Primer, or to a good base of existing paint scuffed up.
1 light tack coat and wait no longer than 15 minutes to shoot the full wet coat.
For a second coat which is NOT needed but why the hell not.
Wait up to but NO longer than 3 hours to apply second coat.
But if you go past 3 hours DO NOT shoot another coat because the paint will react and go to $#!T. Wait 36 hours until you shoot the next coat. For each coat the same times apply. But one good coat with the 8 to 1 to 1 (8-1-1 paint-thinner-hardener) will be more than enough.
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Re: John Deere Blitz Black
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Originally posted by motoedge
Below is the most exact information I have found for you guys doing the flat/satin black.
From: Valspar Paint General Manager. (They make Blitz Black for John Deere.)
#1. If the existing paint is relatively good condition (ie. no peeling paint, no large amount of rust, etc) no primer is needed. Scuff sand the existing paint with extra fine grit sandpaper, wipe surface with a clean cloth and then apply John Deere Blitz Black.
#2. If primer is used due to bare metal or minor surface defects, we suggest the John Deere Buff Primer (available in aerosols, quarts and gallons). This is a very "user friendly" formulation that provides good sandability, excellent filling/sealing properties and enhanced corrosion resistance.
#3. A reducer is needed for optimum sprayability and appearance. We suggest the use of the John Deere thinner/reducer (available in quarts gallon and fives). It is formulated specifically for John Deere paints. The mix ratio is 8 parts John Deere paint : 1 part John Deere thinner.
#4. John Deere Blitz Black is an "air dry" formulation...but if a you want the paint to dry faster and harder, John Deere has a hardener in their product line. It is available in pints, part number REN3001. The mix ratio is 8 parts John Deere paint : 1 part REN3001 hardener : 1 part John Deere thinner.
Some more info...the exact same formulation is used in the aerosols as in the quarts/gallons. This helps with touch-ups and is critical in low gloss applications such as the Blitz Black.