smelly elk

Submitted by Bill on 08/11/2003. ( ) 204.183.98.113

I mounted an elk earlier this year. The customer has yet to come for it.It is a pro. wet tanned hide but it seems to have an oder, Iam thinking maybe the oil, it feels oily, but not all that bad. Could i take some thinner or mineral sprits and spray on and wipe off? Any ideas? Thanks

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May wish to try a spray cleaner first.

This response submitted by John C on 08/11/2003. ( ) 208.180.205.114

You dont say what it smells like, fish, mold, or elk? I would use a spray cleaner and try then then if there is any tackyness after it could be the tanning oils. When all else fails FABREEZE.


soap&water

This response submitted by os on 08/12/2003. ( ) 172.129.134.235

Most fur dresser oils are water soluble-or very easily washed off the skin surface.


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