Cleaning Replicas

[Dave in Mpls]

I noticed the other day that my replica mount done by Matt at Artistic Anglers was in dire need of cleaning (dust and other). It's in my living room, and does come in contact with smoke on a fairly regular basis. Does anybody have any advice on what to clean it with, or, more importantly, what NOT to clean it with!! I figured I'd try to get as much dust off as I can with a small paint brush, then wipe it down with something.

Regards

[eyecatcher_1]

Have you thought of trying compressed air? You can buy it in 16 oz cans and it works great for keyboards and such. That way you don't have to use any chemicals and those little cans of air work pretty well. Does seem kind of odd to buy air though!!!

[TRAP]

I won a replica last year and it is being presented to me on Sat. I can't wait, it is my first replica. 11.35lb eye from Green Bay. When he delivers it on Sat. I can ask him all the ??? about cleaning it etc. mail me walleyehunt@msn.com

[jp]

I would use a saws all!

[Chad]

I would think a feather duster would work. I was told to clean my deer mount with pledge.

[Dave in Mpls]

Chad, as my name suggests, I'm a male. What in the he!! would I be doing with a feather duster :)

Regards

[Dave in Mpls]

That's "sawz-all"! Problem is, I borrowed mine to a buddy and haven't seen it in about three months. I did try a pneumatic die grinder, but that didn't go so well :)

Seriously, I was finally able to get in touch with Matt and he suggested a damp soft rag with a very mild dish soap solution. Great - now I gotta go by dish soap AND a feather duster!

[Pitts]

And a little maids uniform:)


Pitts

[BFJ]

Dave, with the pending nuptuals you better get familiar with all sorts of housing cleaning equiupment! There will only be one pair of pants in the family, and I don't think she'll loan you hers!!! If you get a chance leave me you're e-mail address,,,need your opinion on a project! Thanks BFJ:+

[Tracy]

Latex Paint Brushes work great for dusting mounts.
Tracy