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Degreasing Cat Skulls
« on: March 12, 2014, 07:59:00 PM »
Just wondering on average for people degreasing with dawn and water how long it takes to degrease Bobcat, Lynx and cougars. Knowing it varies, just want to here peoples experiences.

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Re: Degreasing Cat Skulls
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2014, 10:27:05 PM »
Depends on the skull.  I usually use dawn to start for several weeks to a month.  Then finnish in Acetone for a month or so.

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Re: Degreasing Cat Skulls
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2014, 10:19:50 PM »
Thanks guys, I appreciate the tips.

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Re: Degreasing Cat Skulls
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2014, 10:25:32 AM »
Depends on the skull.  I usually use dawn to start for several weeks to a month.  Then finnish in Acetone for a month or so.

Michelle:  I currently have two Russian (European) wild boar skulls soaking in heated Dawn dish soap.  I am approaching one month soak time (changing water every couple days).  There appears to be very little grease left in/on skulls.  I prefer my euro mounts to retain realism in the teeth (i.e plaque, tarter).  For the finished product I do not soak the entire skull with teeth in peroxide solution for whitening.  Instead I "paint" only the skull when whitening.  If I switch to an acetone bath will the acetone discolor the teeth and tusks?
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