When using liqua tan,do you still need to use a pickle solution?
The directions on the bottle don't say you have to.
If you do, what is the best solution to make
Thanks
Aaron, I would always use a pickle on any tan.Yes, the tan may penetrate without pickling, but you will still have soluable fat and bacteria in the skin.The pickling kills the bacteria ,helps remove the soluable fats in the skin, plumps the skin for easier shaving ,helps to set the hair, and will allow the Liqua-Tan to penetrate much, much faster ,if there is any doubt to my last statement try taking two hides, pickle one ,the other just paint on, and see for yourself, as for the pickle to use, there are many good ones, but the one I really like is Safety- Acid marketed by Bruce Rittel.Hope this helps, Pickle-on my friend!
Its not mandatory that you pickle before using liqua tan. Remove all the red meat, turn lips, nose etc. Soak in a strong brine solution. 2lbs. salt,3oz. of pretan 110/per gallon water. Let soak for at least 12 hrs, and drain and shave . Return the cape to solution, and soak for 4 to 6 more hrs. Remove, drain and final shave. Wash thouroughly to remove ALL salt. Tumble or dry with compressed air. Just leave the skin damp. Paint on liqua tan, and let soak for atleast 8 hrs. I let it penetrate over night. Then, mount or freeze until youre ready. Ive always done my deer capes this way, and would put them up against any tan on the market. NG