Expanding foam for Clinton decoy molds? Suggestions

[chester sadowski]

A friend and I just picked up three Clinton molds at a flee market. Couldn't
Believe that they were there. We were thinking of using an expanding foam instead of the eps beads. If anyone one has any suggestions on foam or release agents I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Chester

 

[A Michael Chase]

Check out US Composites. I haven't tried their foam yet, but just received some closed cell, two part polyurethane 2 lb. marine foam from them today. I'm going to use it to provide an additional floatation cell in my canvas bird. They have release agents as well.

 

[Phil Nowack]

5 lb from US Composites... make sure some small vent holes are in the top...

 

[Carl]

There is some good info at http://workingdecoys.net/home.htm .

My understanding from all the reading I did when I was considering exactly what you are is that removing the release agent from the decoy afterwards is key to getting paint to stick.
Its why I decided to carve & burlap my foamers.

 

[bob welsh]

i buy mine at Smooth On they have a retail location near me. They are all over check website

 

[chester sadowski]

Thanks guys I'm going to check into all options. It's still great being able to get info on a anything on this forum.