barrie0 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I have done a search and all the repainting decoy posts are for pigeon decoys. Can anybody recommend a decent paint for Crow decoys, so that they look more natural and don't shine in the sun. I have seen flocking kits also, are these any good. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEREALTHRILLER Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I've used Halfords matt black spray paint to paint pigeon shells and turn them into crow decoys. I primed them first and they turned out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrie0 Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Cheers Cerealthriller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Cheapest option is a tin of blackboard paint,it doesnt shine and looks very like the natural colour of a crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Spray matt black or blackboard paint on your shell crow decoys, cover with fine sawdust whilst wet, spray again, done job. Wont shine when wet either, like just paint does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrie0 Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks Lads, B&Q and a Pet shop for me then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrie0 Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Cheers again lads, Bought some blackboard paint in a spray can. Resprayed the 5 crow deeks and also 2 half shell pigeons (came up really well), they look like jackies from a distance. Went out this morning and they worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 any chance of posting a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 black socks, new or old its up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I sprayed my ruger 10/22 with plasikote extreme heat black (the stuff for spraying fires etc. It dries to a really dull matt finish very quickly. I've thought about giving the crow decoys a squirt. Got mine from Homebase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I sprayed my ruger 10/22 with plasikote extreme heat black (the stuff for spraying fires etc. It dries to a really dull matt finish very quickly. I've thought about giving the crow decoys a squirt. Got mine from Homebase. I use similar on hide poles and magnet arms to ensure no shine is given in sunlight. Works well and is tough to boot. I like the idea of the sawdust though, like flocking only cheaper SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I have done a search and all the repainting decoy posts are for pigeon decoys. Can anybody recommend a decent paint for Crow decoys, so that they look more natural and don't shine in the sun. I have seen flocking kits also, are these any good.Thanks Why matt non shine? Take a look at black stuff in the field on a sunny day...they shine like a smile! Personally I'd say it's not necessary on black stuff to go matt. But then again how much of our decoying is designed to please the human eye and not the birds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrie0 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 "Why matt non shine? Take a look at black stuff in the field on a sunny day...they shine like a smile! Personally I'd say it's not necessary on black stuff to go matt. But then again how much of our decoying is designed to please the human eye and not the birds?" My deeks were fairly faded and shined a bit too much in the sun. When I left them out and added a few dead birds they started to look really unnatural. After spraying them they shine a lot less, and when mixed with dead birds they do look a lot more natural now. Also just having the one permission and giving them a bit of a bashing they are not easily decoyed anymore !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I've used Halfords matt black spray paint to paint pigeon shells and turn them into crow decoys. I primed them first and they turned out great thats what i done turned out ok and works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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