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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => Handcrafting Custom Deer Calls => Topic started by: B FERGUSON on October 18, 2014, 09:31:08 AM

Title: Spray paint
Post by: B FERGUSON on October 18, 2014, 09:31:08 AM

Is there a good wood exterior spray paint that will not raise the grain and you can put a clear coat over it to make it last?
Thanks for any help

Title: Re: Spray paint
Post by: dogcatcher on October 18, 2014, 08:41:15 PM

I have no clue, but can I ask as to why you want to paint instead of a clear finish to show off the wood?  If you want color or different look, stain and/or dye will provide it.

Marvin

Title: Re: Spray paint
Post by: JCurren on October 19, 2014, 09:05:42 AM

I've varnished over milk paint for furniture, cabinets and such, but never on a call. I used the premixed stuff from Woodcraft - brushed not sprayed though.

Title: Re: Spray paint
Post by: HuntnCarve on October 19, 2014, 12:55:45 PM

http://thogamecallsforums.com/index.php/topic,18001.0.html

I've painted a lot of calls in my day.  Above example is a Maple call that I covered completely.  I used an airbrush with "Createx" brand Acrylic paint.  It is water based, and it's permanent when dried.  I use a hair dry to permanantly set the paint.  Then top coat it a few times with Krylon Crystal Clear. 

HuntnCarve
Dave