a red and black (tastefully done), dark green and black, or charcoal, or black interior would be my picks

here's a pic of a Flat black Porsche...... I wish i knew what kind of paint he used.... but if it's Blitz Black... I'm there..... somehow i doubt it is........ I'm still worried about if i want to paint the car after it's been Blitzed, i wonder how other paints will stick to the BB..... hmmm

Harrington. Nice looking Porsche, but that just looks like flat black. JD Blitz Black is a lot darker black with a tad more gloss that on that Porshe. Someone else on this board said he used the JD Blitz black , then repainted it something else later with success, but he did say he used an epoxy sealer before he top coated it.

That Porsche 930 is primered. It is Semi-famous. The owner is the 911 turbo tech. expert for Porsche Club of America. He had it for sale on E-bay for awhile. Don't know if it ever sold.

can someone tell me what all i would need to paint my truck "blitz black"? does it need a activater,hardner? does it need to be clear coated? also and part numbers if possible. i know i can`t get it here in cali but i got a buddy that lives out of state that can get it for me. thanks,

Anthony

alll the info you are asking is in this thread

i know that but there was so many replies that i got confused about what all was needed. if nobody wants to tell me then i guess i`ll just have to reread all 60 + posts.

MIX
-8 parts paint
-1 part thinner
-1 part hardner

PART #'s
Blitz Black TY6416
Primer TY6457
Reducer PT158

As for Clear cote i dont know about it, if u really want clear cote test the JD BB and clear on a old body pannel. i dont think anyone on here has tried it yet.

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If anyone has painted there car BB since please post pics, i am debating if i should paint my car with it or not... i was going to till friends Tell me it will look ****ty because there is no glossy shine to it.

thanks montea, you saved me alot of reading time. thanks again.

Anthony

I'm having a heck of a time shooting this stuff without "striping".

With the JD thinner, it flashes off so quick that you can't seem to lay down an entire wet panel so that it dries uniformly. I switched to a medium acrylic enamel reducer and it dries a lot slower with better results, but still some striping. Small stuff, no problem. I'm talking the hood and roof. If you shoot it as wet as other paints, it shrivels up when the solvent evaps and looks nasty.
I tried every setting on my HVLP and temps from 60-75 degrees. I have shot Valspar semi gloss chassis black beautifully on large panels and no striping problem.
Any suggestions?

Hi all. I started this thread. Just got my truck finally blitzed.
Rattle canning the door jams myself. Yes it does dry SUPER fast. Striping is an issue. I got a little. If you shoot in a colder enviroment its better for the layers you shoot to lay on eachother. Shoot a little closer and a bit faster after you get your first tack coat on. BE CAREFUL!!!
Other paints will stick no prob. Scuff with a GRAY scotch brite pad.
Any auto paint supply shop will have em.

Like the other dude said ALL IMPORTANT info is in the other threads.
Just look back on the posts for my Ford Oval avatar.

By the way I will be (should be) selling the TopLine Lighted Ford Logos on my site. Ill give them to us for just above cost.
Here is the company.
http://www.tradeunion.com/lumilogo/ford.html

COOL?..... late~

Thanks for posting. This has been driving me absolutely crazy.

Read this and call Shawn below. Hes the man.
No one knows more than he does.

Valspar Paint, Makers of John Deere Blitz Black

#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 you want the paint to dry faster and harder, John Deere has a hardener in their product line. It is available in pints. The mix ratio is 8-1-1. 8 parts John Deere paint (TY25669 or TY6416) to 1 part hardener (REN3001) to 1 part John Deere thinner (PT158).

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.

If any more information is needed, please contact me. I would also be very willing to discuss any paint questions directly with Jade at Moto-Edge.

Regards,

Shawn Mahady
General Manager
Aftermarket Specialties
phone 612-375-7942
e-mail smahady@valspar.com



jc55

Got Pics of the new paint job?

ASAP.

I gotta wait to get my 1970's Halibrand Kidney Bean wheels on it to complete the package.

Soon though....