Deck paint is hard and usually some left over or off color clearence stuff will do. I've painted real lead duck decoys for use in ..........big bro might be watching and I could be in trouble. Just use good hard paint. B
> Hi All,

> Does anybody have any suggestions for painting lead?

> I have just cast a whole flock of "lead ducks" and I would like
> to paint them with something to keep the lead from marking my panels or
> getting on my hands.

> My first thought was to use a galvanized metal primer and paint with an
> enamel. I was wondering if a coat of epoxy would work well or would it
> just chip off. Any other products that I should consider?

> I cast the ducks from recycled car wheel balance weights using a 6"
> cast iron frying pan as a mold. The weights are not as soft as pure lead -
> which is good - and are about 8 pounds each. With a 1/4" cork base
> they should be perfect for "clamping" scarf joints, holding a
> batten in place or weighting down panels.

> Thanks

> Hank