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Well guys I think I gave it a darn good shot. Been using Coleman fuel forever, sometimes going without. But I wanted to try the unleaded gas to see if it made a difference. Could never really get the smell out of the 2 ducks I did. They looked great, very clean, but the gas smell was just enough to make me a little sickly. And boy do I hate the smell of GAS. If it gets on me it stays for what seems like days. From time to time I notice a little film on the feathers of birds that I attribute to the Coleman. But at least there’s no residual smell. Going back to Coleman for these next 4 birds. ANyone using unleaded with no residual smell? If so what do you do?
June 24, 2013
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Dawn and Coleman fuel!
Try to be open minded and always strive to be better!
Well I switched back & am very happy I did. Usually get 10-12 birds out of a gallon of Coleman. Approx. $1 per bird. Boy that unleaded fuel was just too rough on me. I think I’ll put a couple more together tomorrow just cause & that will finish up a good week on birds.
I use Mineral Spirits. a lot less fumes and works just as good…DC
Coleman is just as bad for you, probably worse because you aren’t noticing the smell as bad and breathing in much more of it.
October 14, 2012
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I tried the unleaded gas on my turkey for first time did not like it back to coleman for me too hated the smell n the look Coleman n dawn is me friends
Go Florida Gators!:biggergrin:
John, i use coleman as well. But for my comp pieces, I’ll use gas. Birds seem to have a better shimmer to them, and are brighter. But all gas work is done outside, even the drying. The smell will be gone in 3-5 weeks. I don’t have time to wash 4-5 times, spin them in a dryer, then blow dry. But that’s just me.
