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Re: Degreasing deer skull question
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2017, 06:14:14 PM »
Don't worry, you need to submerge the skull and the bases. It will not discolor the antlers.

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Re: Degreasing deer skull question
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2017, 06:16:02 PM »
Just make sure you don't use peroxide or soap with bleach alternative or it will lighten the antler.

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Re: Degreasing deer skull question
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2017, 06:18:54 PM »
Alright
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Re: Degreasing deer skull question
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2017, 06:24:07 PM »
You will be fine, the dawn will not discolor the antlers

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Re: Degreasing deer skull question
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2017, 06:49:26 PM »
Alright, that seems to be the consensus. Thanks guys
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Re: Degreasing deer skull question
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2017, 02:36:24 PM »
So I did a test run on a small head I had sitting around that I had gotten meat free, but had never completely degreased.

I picked up a bucket heater off Amazon, that has an auto-shut off feature when it gets to about 150 degrees or the water gets to low. I have been able to keep it in my container with soapy water for a few days straight now and it keeps the water just steaming. Man its kicking butt on that head. I submerged the skull in hot soapy water, and in 24 hours, the water is getting pretty murky with a nice sheen on top. It's cleaning awesome. So far, no discoloration to the antlers.

Yes I know I broke the nose off the deer.

Very impressed with the bucket heater for this. Just make sure theres enough water in the container to keep it running, and let it work.

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Re: Degreasing deer skull question
« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2017, 06:07:45 PM »
I haven't ever had trouble with dawn and warm water effecting the antlers, I always fully submerge the skull. If any of your whitening agent gets on them however,  that will cause a problem. Those nose bones will just pop right back in. Doesn't hurt to use a little glue on them either. Happens to me all the time. Looks good!  :tup:

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Re: Degreasing deer skull question
« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2017, 06:16:25 PM »
I mix borax and dawn in my pot and it seems to work really well, 12 hours and skulls come out clean, the only thing I have ever struggled with is bear sculls.
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