So u just shoot it straight out of the can?? How long in-between coats?? This looks like a matte black... How do u keep it clean? Do u have any more pics in diff lighting?

 

im really interested in doing this as well. ive always love the look of satin black paint. but I don't have a lot of cash to through into this especially after I get the wiring repaired and the engine tuned up. plus theres quite a few oil leaks from the engine, the t-case, and the rear axle that I need to tend to. would yall just rattle can it or what?

 

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mine is rattlecanned with flat black from the hardware store...looks good but is fading a bit on the hood after about 5 months of sitting outside

 

then again my tailgate is bright lime green...that was sprayed on but is flaking off...

oh yes and my flat black paint...is really primer

 

Has anyone used John Deere blitz black?

 

I have. I painted my truck with it about 8 years ago. It held up good for a long time but it has faded some and become chalky. Part of that is probably my fault for not washing it and taking care of it enough. Here are some pics.

 

i used 10:1 blitz black and jd thinner and sprayed with a $20.00 hvlp gun from walmart. this was my first non rattle can paint job




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So u didnt use the hardner? How did u lay it down?

 

Nope. No hardner needed. I just thinned it and sprayed it with a binks hvlp. Any spray gun will do though. I do not recommend tractor and implement primer. It's thick, takes forever to dry and doesn't sand well.

 

With whatever paint you go with there are always application windows to prevent adhesion failure or cracking. If you wait too long it may require a light sand. too early and your material could be on too thick and cause all kinds of issues. generally paint is quite simple and predictable but when it goes wrong it will cause endless headaches and a smaller bank account. Check for compatibility between products and stay close to the climate recommendations and topcoat windows.

 

Thin ratio/how has it held up/how long in between coats/can u wash it at a carwash... and did u sand in between coats and did u buff at the end?

 

I painted my 1956 F100 with the john deer blitz black. i did have some stripping on the hood so had to repaint it. but came out pretty good for what i was trying to do.

 

I've been painting so long I just know when it's the right consistency. As long as it's not catalyst paint I just add a little thinner at a time till it feels right.

I usually wait around a 1/2 hour or so between coats. Depends on how it's drying. Temp plays a big role in how long I wait. When you paint a whole car in the summer, by the time you spray the last panel the first is ready for the second coat.

This paint job I did sand between coats very lightly with 600 grit. The last coat I left alone, no buffing or anything with matte black.

I have not washed it at a car wash but it holds up to pressure washing. The paint has held up well. Painted it I think 3 years ago. However it is kept in the garage.

 

It says to wait 24 hours inbetween coats... i wish i knew exactly how u did this 1.. thinner and inbetween coats.. your paint job looks perfect.. Does it pick up all the oils from your hands etc when u touch it etc..?

 

I just ordered some dead rat flat black from Eastwood. Hopefully by may ill have it sprayed.