Decoy Paints

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Decoy Paints

Postby Bud Wendel » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:00 am

I am looking for a place or ideas to get decoy paint to touch up some mallard decoys. Any suggestions? My son wants to work on them so they are ready for season.
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Re: Decoy Paints

Postby davidees » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:52 am

Go to Wal Mart and pick up latex paints....have them match the colors if you can. Get flat latex for body and satin finish for the greens and whites. Finish with a can of Krylon 1311 matte finish, 2 or 3 coats...that's what I would do if I were you.
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Re: Decoy Paints

Postby Bud Wendel » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:58 am

The green, whites, yellow and black of beaks are what needs the most work. Thanks. Any other suggestions are welcome
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Re: Decoy Paints

Postby Don Miller » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:43 pm

I've never had any luck painting plastic type decoys. The paint usually peels off half way through the season.
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Re: Decoy Paints

Postby davidees » Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:22 pm

Don Miller wrote:I've never had any luck painting plastic type decoys. The paint usually peels off half way through the season.


2-3 coats of krylon 1311 matte finish
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Re: Decoy Paints

Postby fowlmood2 » Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:43 pm

I have used the Herter's paint from Cabela's. It's a bit more expensive but it does last a couple of seasons.
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Re: Decoy Paints

Postby Drakeshead » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:37 am

I am still trying to find an airbrush rig that I can use to repaint my decoys. I have some with chipping on the heads and some that are faded.
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Re: Decoy Paints

Postby Northlouisiananative » Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:38 am

I bought decoy paint from Cabelas or Bass Pro Shop, I can't remember which. The brand was Parker. It worked out very well. I think it was about $20 for enough paint for 2 dozen dekes.
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