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Decoy paint
« on: October 18, 2016, 06:04:07 AM »
Anybody ever use any of the duck decoy paint out there.  I'm finding Flambeau has one, bird vision  (reel wings) and a Parker brand. Is one better than another, have you ever painted your decoys? Is it worth doing?
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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2016, 10:06:00 AM »
I use spray paint and regular hardware store paint with a spray clear matte finish over it.  I was looking into some of the commercial "decoy" paints, but red many bad reviews about several of the big brands so I stayed away from them.

The only advice I have is to get flat paint.

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2016, 10:12:46 AM »
I think any paint will work prep work being the key. a buddy pressure washed his, wiped down with acetone, primered then painted. lasted a long time. I think one trick that people over look is White paint with Titanium Oxide that throws off a natural UV glow that birds have in low light that decoys dont.
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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2016, 10:21:43 AM »
I've got a set of the Parker brand paints and 2 dozen decoys that need a repaint.  I haven't attempted it yet.

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2016, 05:19:13 PM »
Hey Bill let me know how it goes.
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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2016, 10:49:59 PM »
I have used the Parker paints multiple times.  I have also found that I do not have the artistic touch that others may have.   :o
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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2016, 11:46:22 PM »
If your just looking to paint decoys I love how acrylic paints hold up and have no shine at all.. Very cheap at a arts and craft store also..
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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2016, 09:54:55 AM »
Re painted a few dozen with regular house paint similar to the parker set and had all kinds of chips at the end of 1 season. So don't go that route imo.

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2016, 09:57:54 AM »
Re painted a few dozen with regular house paint similar to the parker set and had all kinds of chips at the end of 1 season. So don't go that route imo.

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Did you use a clear overspray to protect the paint.   I've done that on new decoys and haven't had any chips or rubs.

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2016, 03:05:56 PM »
Re painted a few dozen with regular house paint similar to the parker set and had all kinds of chips at the end of 1 season. So don't go that route imo.

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Did you use a clear overspray to protect the paint.   I've done that on new decoys and haven't had any chips or rubs.
I did. I think the flex in the decoy was just too much for the paint.

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2016, 03:16:06 PM »
Re painted a few dozen with regular house paint similar to the parker set and had all kinds of chips at the end of 1 season. So don't go that route imo.

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Did you use a clear overspray to protect the paint.   I've done that on new decoys and haven't had any chips or rubs.
I did. I think the flex in the decoy was just too much for the paint.

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What brand decoy did you paint and did you clean and rough up the old paint before painting over it.

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2016, 01:26:40 AM »
Re painted a few dozen with regular house paint similar to the parker set and had all kinds of chips at the end of 1 season. So don't go that route imo.

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Did you use a clear overspray to protect the paint.   I've done that on new decoys and haven't had any chips or rubs.
I did. I think the flex in the decoy was just too much for the paint.

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What brand decoy did you paint and did you clean and rough up the old paint before painting over it.
Old GHG's. Pressure wash and wire brush as prep.

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2016, 10:15:58 PM »
Is there any specific prep work you'd recommend?

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2016, 10:24:54 PM »
I have only used white primer (kilz brand) to touch up decoys, but it has held up great for a couple seasons on my honkers and sprig floaters.

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Re: Decoy paint
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2016, 10:36:50 PM »
Awesome! Thanks for the insight!

 


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