rusty screen top

[Lija]

any idea on how to get rid of rust on exo terra screen top? I got a tank with spots on a screen top here and there and it would be nice clean it somehow with something that is frog safe.

[arielgasca420]

I have noticed that bleach soaks work well with taking off rust. just make sure you rinse it off well

[Lija]

how exactly you are doing it? removing top and wiping it with bleach or actually putting the whole thing in the solution?
i goggled and found this How to Remove Rust Stains from a Metal Door Screen | DoItYourself.com
not sure if it'll work, but will try too. i like when cages are nice

[Adam R]

once its exposed to atmosphere its just going to rust again. you dont have to, but if it was me i would replace it

[Lija]

once its exposed to atmosphere its just going to rust again. you dont have to, but if it was me i would replace it

I've never seen screen top replacements for exo terra, is there such a thing available? if so - where?

[Adam R]

im really not sure, you may be able to call exo terra customer support and they may be able to steer you towards a retailed or even replace it out of courtesy. if the screen top is removable, most hardware stores will re screen windows so they may do your screen top

[Lija]

thank you, that is a great idea, will call them tomorrow

[flybyferns]

Lija,
Here are some simple remedies. Rising is required.

5 Home Remedies to Remove Rust | Apartment Therapy

[deranged chipmunk]

coca cola bath and then clear coat it

[Lija]

I've tried vinegar, didn't worked too well, then soda, but now it is way better then before, the tank is empty so far will try something else from that list now too. thank you

[deranged chipmunk]

the only true way to remove rust is to bead blast it. but i'm guessing you probably don't have access to that sort of equipment. some autobody repair shops can do it, if you weren't in canada, i would have gotten it done for ya no problem.