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Hi there

I want to know what paint to use on some old decoys?

I've got some old mallard decoys, one drake & one hen, both feeding (ass in the air style!)

Colours aren't an issue but I was wondering what is the best type of paint to use considering the abuse they will get?

Any advice would be a great help

 

Cheers guys

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I use model paints such as humbrol and they last 5-10 years depending on (ab)use.

 

My own personal thoughts are that colour doesn`t matter much, as most times duck only see shadows or silhouettes when coming in to decoys although the white of tail bars and rumps seem to be a tell tale sign and worth keeping bright.

Another personal thing is that I have never had much luck with "duck bums"

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