Stripping paint of cedar decoys

[Jay H]

Just got some old cedar gunners that need a new paint job, what do u guys recommend for stripping this exterior latex paint?

 

[Tom Modin]

sandpaper

 

[Chip M.]

Not sure why you would ever strip original paint from a Cedar gunner but sandpaper should work.

 

[Jay H]

If u saw them u wood understand

 

[Steve Sanford]

Jay~

If the paint is heavy, I would start with a chemical stripper - then follow up with 80 grit - then sand carefully with 120 or 150.

You do not need to get all the paint off - just remove all the loose and heavy paint so it's down to a thin, smooth coat that is well-adhered. This is the Wildfowler Goldeneye I stripped and re-painted earlier this summer. It has been stripped and re-sealed with spar varnish - ready for the prime coat of flat oil paint (like Rustoleum).

All the best,

SJS

 

[Derek Bendell]

I've used an orbital sander for that kind of decoy sanding. Then once the crud is off sand by hand again before painting or sealing.