Title says it all. Can you clear coat DP90? And if so how long will it last?

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I don't see why not. I would just make sure it is fully cured and then you probably should scuff it all down to give the clear something to stick too.

I would think that it would be just as durable as any regular paint job.

You can, but it will be as shiney as the clear would on any other color. If you are trying to get that satin/ hotrod black, you need a flattening agent for the clear. It should last as long as anything else. You just can't leave the DP90 with no top coat. Since it is really a primer, it doesn't have any kind of UV screener and it will break down fairly quickly.

Actually I am just going for the protection. The truck is going to be painted hugger orange. I want to paint the truck at one time so I figured when I get my fenders media blasted the place that does the work offers a coat of dp90 with the blasting if I have a coat of clear put on that then I should be good to go. Right? :) In case you didnt notice I dont know JACK about paints :crazy:

i wouldnt waste the clear. just get it shot in dp90 and roll it like that till paint time. yeah the primer will chalk up but it wont fall off. then when its time to paint just sand, seal, and paint.

i wouldnt waste the clear. just get it shot in dp90 and roll it like that till paint time. yeah the primer will chalk up but it wont fall off. then when its time to paint just sand, seal, and paint.

Why not use DP90LF? It can be mixed as a primer/sealer and will last a LONG time without topcoat. I've had it on my truck for coming up on a year and it still looks great and you can actually wash and wax it :) My local paint shop saw no problems with adding a flattening agent if you want to - the stuff has a nice sheen to it, pretty close to that "60/40" underhood luster. My profile picture has DPLF on the front clip and fender; I'd be happy to take an underhood shot if you want to see the black...although I'm not sure I'd put black primer under orange. When you're ready to paint, scuff and topcoat.

Note: In non–automotive applications where higher VOC primers are allowed, one half part of DT reducer may be added. This 2:1:1/2 blend ratio will result in a 5.0 VOC sealer.

They say non-automotive as this high of a VOC is not allowed in many states for auto refinishers.

http://www.ppg.com/refinishftpsite/docs/P-196_DPLF_Epoxy_Primer.pdf

Disclaimer: NOT a paint guru like >X< or Martinsr!

John Deere Blitz Black.

John Deere Blitz Black.

John Deere makes tractors not paint, sorry, but dont waste your money on synetic enamel.

Id go with JUST the dplf route. They dont make DP anymore like almost 10 years ago.
Personally I also would not mix in the DT reducer as it changes its corrosion protection properties. Also use the 401 hardner, 402 is the weak link.

Apply 2 WET coats of dplf and call it good.

Billa

A pic of that back would be cool. Also how about a close up of the front clip. And of course that brings up another question. I will be getting a new driver side fender here for the 68 which is zinc coated. After the test fit should I have it coated in dp90 or will the zinc coat protect as well?

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I've had dp90 on for 3 years now, no clear and it's been great.

Blitz Black will work fine. Been there, done that. I've got body panels & parts that have been laying out in the weather for over 5 years with JD Blitz Black on them and they look pretty much like they did the day I sprayed them.

Just because a paint doesn't cost over $100 a gallon doesn't mean it isn't any good. Most "tractors" sit outside for months on end, if the paint was as bad as some say then there would be junkyards full of rusted out tractors.

Valspar makes the Blitz Black for John Deere ... they also make House of Kolor paint.

I've always heard JD blitz black should not be topcoated with automotive paints.

^hey kyle i've got a whole setup of JD BB if you want to do some "tests" (spraying the inside of a garbage can maybe?) i've been trying to give it away for years. its from jackass friend's white stepside tetnis shot death trap. hey billa, i meant dp90LF i guess, i didnt know there was a difference. dont know much on the competitors products.....

[QUOTE=>X<;1939422 hey billa, i meant dp90LF i guess, i didnt know there was a difference. dont know much on the competitors products.....[/QUOTE]

Hey, I'm a complete 1-hit wonder - I *only* know about the PPG stuff. I wish I had the breadth of paint knowledge you have!