decoy paint question???

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Is there any paint sealer to put over the decoy to protect the paint that is not shiny or is it paint and done.I used acrylics if that matters.
 
Is there any paint sealer to put over the decoy to protect the paint that is not shiny or is it paint and done.I used acrylics if that matters.
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You need to use waterproof paint, no sealer is going to protect the paint. When the sealer gets worn off in spots the water is going to get under the paint and it will come off.
 
Mike, the sealer should be used BEFORE the paint goes on, especially if you are using tan cork----imo, the best acrylic i have found for dekes is Golden Heavy Body Matte---no need to play with it after you finish the paint job---i am in process of rehabbing a group of wileys, and it always amazes me at how well the paint holds up-these were used and abused for MANY years--replaced tails and in one case, a head--painting will begin later this week--Btw, folks also seem to have pretty good luck with Jansen's--i have used it on an experimental basis, and prefer the consistency of the Golden's--it is also available in Gallons!!!
 
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I maybe reading this wrong, but IF you sealed it then painted it, you can spray it with a fixatif type spray. I think canvas painters do that to make paintings easier to dust. I spray my decoys with a light coat of Mixwax or there's another one I got from the craft store, but I can't remember the name.

But like the guys said, if you didn't seal the decoy first you might want to put some felt on the bottom and make a shelf sitter out of it.

Mike
 
I did put three coats of sealer on and three more coats of primer/sealer maby overkill but i dont know just didn't know if i had to protect the paint in addition with a type of sealer also. i used knutzens acrylic decoy paint. I suppose i am good to go then by the way it sounds correct me if i am wrong
 
Is there any paint sealer to put over the decoy to protect the paint that is not shiny or is it paint and done.I used acrylics if that matters.
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Mike,
As an "after coat" for some abrasion resistance and flattening, the best I've found is Testors Dull Cote. Also realize that it is a lacquer base and lacquer "eats" other paints (i.e. enamel & acrylics). Thus, you spray a thin, mist coat on the decoy and flash the solvent off with a hair drier.
This is NOT a sealer....it's an abrasion resistant coating and does bring the colors to life a little and flattens the lustre.
If you're using bad water colors/semi-acrylics, you will have a problem with paint coming off the decoys in the water. It was always a hoot when fella were painting the night before a contest (using Jo Sonja & others) and seeing the paint leave the decoy and put a bath tub ring on other decoys........bummer. ;)

Lou
 
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