buster.....if you do re-paint, make sure to prep the decoys well....it is crucial to making paint adhesion.....scrape with a wire brush, wash w/oap-n-water, wipe down with acetone and then flash with a torch.....plastic primer from rustoleum is excellent....finish paint with ext latex and if detailing acrylics....finally mist lightly with Krylon matte to seal....allow the latex to cure at least a few days! I also do not touch the deke with my bare hands...either use plastic gloves or only handle the keel.