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Community => Taxidermy & Scoring => Topic started by: Northforker on April 20, 2020, 11:22:20 PM

Title: cleaning mounts
Post by: Northforker on April 20, 2020, 11:22:20 PM: Has anyone used the product Velvaklean from Velvet Antler Technologies to clean their mounts? Or know of another product that gets good results? I have several mounts that need a good cleaning.
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: Northforker on April 28, 2020, 07:53:57 PM: I went ahead and bought the velvaklean, I will let you all know how well it works.
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: greenhead_killer on April 28, 2020, 08:36:23 PM: I have heard just a damp cloth and wipe down. Not soaking just damp. I’ll have to ask my taxi about this as I need to clean mine up as well. Keep us posted
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: L8NITE on April 28, 2020, 09:03:59 PM: My Taxi recommended showsheen (for horses) removes dust and leaves them shiny without being greasy. Worked great on my bear mounts :tup:
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: Northforker on April 30, 2020, 03:00:50 PM: I used the VelvaKlean to clean the mounts. It was $29.99 plus shipping/handling for 12oz bottle. It also included a cleaning cloth and a two sided brush. It was a pretty simple product to use, spay the mount, wait 5 min then wipe down and brush. I was surprised how much dirt came off. The product has a strong citrus odor, it didn't bother me, but the wife opened the windows for a few minutes. After cleaning 5 deer and 1 elk mount the product was almost used up. I can probably clean 3 mounts with what is left in the bottle. It is recommended to be used every 6 months and could also be used on bird mounts. I would recommend the product, but if there was something else/less expensive I would try that too.
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 30, 2020, 03:42:26 PM: 🤔
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: Ingwe on April 30, 2020, 07:30:14 PM: I have several mounts and have always used a damp washcloth. I clean them every 3 months so the hair shines like they are alive. Does not take much dust to make them dull
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: fowl smacker on April 30, 2020, 08:26:13 PM: Regular ol hair conditioner mixed in a spray bottle with water works well too at a fraction of the cost of those others.
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 04, 2020, 06:12:56 AM: Quote from: Northforker on April 30, 2020, 03:00:50 PM
I used the VelvaKlean to clean the mounts. It was $29.99 plus shipping/handling for 12oz bottle. It also included a cleaning cloth and a two sided brush. It was a pretty simple product to use, spay the mount, wait 5 min then wipe down and brush. I was surprised how much dirt came off. The product has a strong citrus odor, it didn't bother me, but the wife opened the windows for a few minutes. After cleaning 5 deer and 1 elk mount the product was almost used up. I can probably clean 3 mounts with what is left in the bottle. It is recommended to be used every 6 months and could also be used on bird mounts. I would recommend the product, but if there was something else/less expensive I would try that too.

Its ALWAYS recommended to do this to ALL your mounts as a first step :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: sorry couldnt resist
Title: Re: cleaning mounts
Post by: lastmk8 on June 04, 2020, 07:09:05 AM: Quote from: NOCK NOCK on June 04, 2020, 06:12:56 AM
Quote from: Northforker on April 30, 2020, 03:00:50 PM
I used the VelvaKlean to clean the mounts. It was $29.99 plus shipping/handling for 12oz bottle. It also included a cleaning cloth and a two sided brush. It was a pretty simple product to use, spay the mount, wait 5 min then wipe down and brush. I was surprised how much dirt came off. The product has a strong citrus odor, it didn't bother me, but the wife opened the windows for a few minutes. After cleaning 5 deer and 1 elk mount the product was almost used up. I can probably clean 3 mounts with what is left in the bottle. It is recommended to be used every 6 months and could also be used on bird mounts. I would recommend the product, but if there was something else/less expensive I would try that too.

Its ALWAYS recommended to do this to ALL your mounts as a first step :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: sorry couldnt resist
:yeah: :IBCOOL:

Oh, maybe that will work on Utah thread about the Frozen Whisker Bizcutt... :dunno: