2 Full Curls Report post Posted November 4, 2010 I have an elk rack that I want to hang on the gable ends of the outside of my barn. I want to preserve the antlers the best I can since this rack is relatively new and still has a bit of the brown coloring. I am by no means a taxidermist and all the sheds/ skull finds that I have found have always been very weathered. What can I do/ apply to the antlers to preserve their color? The rack will get good shade throughout the day, but it will be subjected to the high summer temps of the valley. Thanks in advance for your pointers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted November 4, 2010 Put a couple coats of FLAT EXTERIOR clear polyurethane on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2 Full Curls Report post Posted November 4, 2010 Tony thank you for the suggestion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildHeritageTaxidermy Report post Posted November 8, 2010 Like Tony said make sure it is for exterior use, and also states on the can "non-yellowing". Several light coats are better than heavy ones. Dale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2 Full Curls Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Dale thank you for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Like Tony said make sure it is for exterior use, and also states on the can "non-yellowing". Several light coats are better than heavy ones. Dale gREAT IDEA, tRY TO GET THE WATER BASE ONE, ITS IN A BLUE CAN A HOME DEPOT,,,,, THE OTHER IS OIL BASE AND MAY YELLOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Oneshot.....sounds like you should share some pics of those great finds (in another thread)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
