Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

Have a few mounts that are old,and over the years have become dull looking.Any one know of a cleaning method that would restore them.

Joe

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

I don't know if it will restore it but my taxidermist told me to clean mine with pledge. He said to just be careful around the ears. Just an idea.

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

I take my mounts out every once in awhile and use my air compressor. I turn the regulator way down and gently blow the dust off of them.A taxidermist in Alma Georgia told us to use Scott's Liquid Gold cleaner and wood presevative. Lightly spray them and let it dry. He said spray the hide and antlers.It helps preserve it and stops the antlers from drying out.It also replels bugs from getting into the mount. I've done this for the last couple years since he told us. My one mount is from 1997 and it looks like the day I got it back.I hope this helps answer your question.
Ruger Redhawk

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

my father was a taxidermist, and he would tell people to dust them off with an old pair of panty hose !

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

This should be helpful -

http://www.bowhunting.net/taxidermy/care.htm#top

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

Ditto the pledge furniture polish.

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

dust them with a slice of white bread---just dont make toast with it afterwards!

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

Yup ditto on the pledge, my uncle is a taxidermist and thats what he told me to use.

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

Won't that ruin the hide? I would figure with the chemicals, it would ruin the hide/hair.

RE: Cleaning Old Deer Mounts
 

You don't use a lot you, spray it on your dust cloth and then wipe it down. But not for sure, haven't had my mount for that long but so far it hasn't hurt it. Just following my taxidermists directions.

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