But if he's not in the right mind, and needs a little convincing....spray with a clear satin spray paint.
You can also touch up the head etc with acrylic craft paint before the clear coat.....even bronze the tips of the feathers.
I bought this DSD used....it was all beat up and faded badly, like it had been sitting outside for years.....a little paint work, flocked the back, and he's as good as new, if not better