protecting decoys

[New England Native]

I just read on a review of a set of decoys from cabelas someone mentioned spray painting them clear for a protective layer. Has anyone tried this? I thought about it but figured I would ask the experts first.

[washelkhntr]

I did it to a set a few years ago, it seemed to work good, untill I set them out on a blue bird day....bad idea, they were to shiny and did not look even close to natural. The birds didnt like them either. 

[Turkeyman]

 

[Tealer]

Every decoy I have is sprayed with 1311, a matte clear very durable. It helps my GHG dekes from chipping for at least a couple seasons.

[kbyers]

All my buddies and I do this with a matte clear coat.  It does not glare in the sun at all and protects the paint.

[h2ofowlr]

You can also use 12 slot bags to help protect them or sell them at the end of each season and buy new.   

[rasbo]

wonder how sno-seal would work,seems like the clear spray would peel after a while