Painted boat camouflage, how do I finish top coat

[idahoelk]

Looking for finishing suggestions to cover the camouflage paint job on a Gamefisher. I just painted the boat a camouflage to make it a duck hunting boat for the local river. I want to topcoat the camo with a clear coat but not a shiny finish (don't want to scare the ducks off with a shiny reflective surface). What is the best topcoat to use for this situation? Thanks.

 

[idahoelk]

Re: Painted boat camouflage, how do I finish top coat

Any ideas?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Painted boat camouflage, how do I finish top coat

I seriously would not bother and just leave it camo'd w/o a top coat. Clear will not gain you anything.....if it's not going to shine....just leave it. It would scratch the same way with or w/o clear......... and touch ups will be easier. Now go get some ducks!!

 

[idahoelk]

Re: Painted boat camouflage, how do I finish top coat

Bob, thansk for the response. i just figured i'd need to top coat the paint to help it lst longer. As you mentioned though it will be easier to touch up as it gets scratched during use without a top coat. now where'd those dekes get put...oh yeah, can't start that unitl Oct. Well, let's see how the bass like it when i hit the river for fishin'...