John Deer Blitz Black
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It's an enamel if I'm not mistaken. Should be pretty bulletproof. Designed for farm implements and tractors and takes plenty of abuse in that arena. I've seen both bikes and cars painted with JDBB and it looks great. Extra bonus that it's cheap, easy to apply and readily available. Good luck with your project.
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Originally Posted by Bumpandrun
Just know it sucks to try and paint over it at a later date...
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Originally Posted by Chicago Ken
How does John Deer Blitz Black hold up on a gas tank?
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I painted my last bike Blitz Black from a rattle can and it held up really well. The only thing is the paint got a little extra shiny where my jeans would rub the tank. It was hardly noticable, though.
I was very happy overall, the paint was way more durable than I expected, laid down easy and looked like a professional job.
It does take a while to cure, though.
I was very happy overall, the paint was way more durable than I expected, laid down easy and looked like a professional job.
It does take a while to cure, though.
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I painted my last bike Blitz Black from a rattle can and it held up really well. The only thing is the paint got a little extra shiny where my jeans would rub the tank. It was hardly noticable, though.
I was very happy overall, the paint was way more durable than I expected, laid down easy and looked like a professional job.
It does take a while to cure, though.
I was very happy overall, the paint was way more durable than I expected, laid down easy and looked like a professional job.
It does take a while to cure, though.
How resistant is it to chipping would you say, especially that you did a rattle can job? I'm mainly concerned with the front batwing fairing and front fender getting hit with rocks and other debris.
Other than sanding, did you have to do any special prep? Also, did you put any protective top coat over the Blitz Black, or is that you top coat?
