duck decoy question

[BIGINNER]

I bought some used decoys.  They're all in pretty good condition, but most of them are a littlt scratched up. A little paint missing on the head.    What do you guys do to repair scratches and missing paint?

thanks

[chester]

personally, if they are minor i just run it. if you are missing chunks of paint like the size of a stamp then i will repaint them. I believe you can find kits for it.

[h2ofowlr]

Many of the waterfowl supply companies supply decoy repaint kits or matching colors, Macks Praire Wings, Cabelas, etc.  There are also various decoys sites that offer paints as well.  A good one to start with is http://eallendecoys.com/
If they are inexpensive like hot buys, I sell them and buy new each season.

[sakoshooter]

Cabelas sells the Herter's paint kits. I bought the Pintail and Mallard kits a couple years ago. Very tedious work. They came out looking very good though. Good winter project. Make sure you rough up the plastic and prime them before painting. I used steel wool.