Malinois Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Anyone tried paining the neck flashes on their deeks with white UV paint. I heard a rumour it was quite effective, looking for confirmation or not. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 It can't hurt to use UV paint, but I don't believe there is any advantage to using it on decoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 The makers of UV paint say that birds (pigeons) see in the UltraViolet UV spectrum range, the inference being that UV paint on your decoys will make them stand out to the birds. I have no idea if this is true, but I always touch up the white areas (neck and wings) on my decoys. Confidence is King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I use to use Tippex correction fluid when I used plastics many years ago, now always use real bird decoys so can not compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 There are so many seagulls and not many pigeons round here at the moment I may have to paint my decoys all white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Also most washing powders contain brighteners that work with uv, probably a good idea to wash all your shoot clothing in an eco friendly non brighteners soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 if you put red lipstick on the decoys it works wonders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooder Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Also most washing powders contain brighteners that work with uv, probably a good idea to wash all your shoot clothing in an eco friendly non brighteners soap I work in the paper industry, when we want paper that is bright we introduce an optical bleaching agent "OBA" can only been seen under a UV light, but makes paper brighter to the naked eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Also most washing powders contain brighteners that work with uv, probably a good idea to wash all your shoot clothing in an eco friendly non brighteners soap My shooting attire is washed using soap nuts. Excellent for cleaning clothes, and it's not perfumed either. Also, using this does not add any UV to your clothing. This is the product: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salveo-SAQ6Y-Soap-Nuts-Bag/dp/B001DHVUTY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1471374186&sr=8-1&keywords=soap+nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 My shooting attire is washed using soap nuts. Excellent for cleaning clothes, and it's not perfumed either. Also, using this does not add any UV to your clothing. This is the product: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salveo-SAQ6Y-Soap-Nuts-Bag/dp/B001DHVUTY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1471374186&sr=8-1&keywords=soap+nut Flipping hippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Flipping hippy Peace, and all that! Actually, these soap nuts are good for washing clothes where people are allergic to 'ordinary' powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I always painted UV on the floaters I used to make. No way of knowing if it made much difference but they used to work pretty well. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 My shooting attire is washed using soap nuts. Excellent for cleaning clothes, and it's not perfumed either. Also, using this does not add any UV to your clothing. This is the product: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salveo-SAQ6Y-Soap-Nuts-Bag/dp/B001DHVUTY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1471374186&sr=8-1&keywords=soap+nut You wash your shooting clothes , what a tart lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 You wash your shooting clothes , what a tart lol. Only after a year or two wearing them! The good thing about using soap nuts is there is no 'just washed' smell on the clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Only after a year or two wearing them! The good thing about using soap nuts is there is no 'just washed' smell on the clothing. I know what you mean steve , mine get washed when I cant stand the smell in the car any longer , they get the 15 minute cycle with no washing powder , ive never heard of the things that you use so ill look into it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I know what you mean steve , mine get washed when I cant stand the smell in the car any longer , they get the 15 minute cycle with no washing powder , ive never heard of the things that you use so ill look into it . The soap nuts are excellent, Mel, and don't leave any smell on clothing when washed. For an average sized jacket, you only need around 10 to wash it. The nuts are placed in a muslin bag. They can be used more than once, but I discard them after one wash. Check around for the best price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Not convinced. If there was any evidence that UV paint would attract the birds more, every decoy manufacturer would be using it. Save your money and watch the fields more to understand the birds better is my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 This is what the difference looks like using UV paint under a UV light. As for the rest, maybe try it out and draw your own conclusions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 This is what the difference looks like using UV paint under a UV light. As for the rest, maybe try it out and draw your own conclusions! Reminds me of an old Only Fools And Horses episode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Not sure if real pigeons have uv paint on their feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirDread Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 This is what the difference looks like using UV paint under a UV light. As for the rest, maybe try it out and draw your own conclusions! Would be good to see that comparison done against a pigeon to see if the band shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Sorry but I'm just not sold. If I don't have real birds I use either flocked shells or FUDs, as I shoot birds I add to the pattern eventually replacing with real birds. Maybe touch up the white bits with tippex if they are worn and even then I think it makes more difference to the shooter rather than the birds Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Not sure if real pigeons have uv paint on their feathers. I agree but I am thinking from a visual perspective, if they are looking for a white flash do we make it whiter than white so to speak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Would be good to see that comparison done against a pigeon to see if the band shows up. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Interesting. Whenever this topic comes up it goes quiet when people ask for a pic of a real bird under uv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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