help getting the residual salt off the glass top

[drtash]

Any suggestions? I have tried a razor blade with no luck

 

[mantisman51]

I used some fine steel wool and LIGHTLY went back and forth over my top with water and Dawn dish detergent and it took it off very quickly. I have read that a person risks scratching, but my glass never.

 

[sly]

It is probably etched into the glass... If the haze is not salt, but micro scratches, then the only thing you can do is buff the glass with a fine wet sandpaper.
I had a problem with hazy glass on my tank and finally just got rid of it. I cut a piece of plastic egg crate material and used it for a lid. No etching, better gas exchange with the surface of the water, and my tank runs a lot cooler. I should have ditched the glass top years ago...

 

[drtash]

Thanks for the great suggestions.

 

[innercirclepro]

i just put mine in the tub and rinse them soap and water everythigns coems off. be sure to risne them real good beofre you put them back on

 

[innercirclepro]

you meant the glass tops as in covers right?

 

[drtash]

yes, the top glass covers. I tried the wet sandpaper today. Did not take it off completely.

 

[sly]

Originally Posted by drtash
http:///forum/post/2805279
yes, the top glass covers. I tried the wet sandpaper today. Did not take it off completely.

I think you can get some polishing compounds for glass that "may" work. Problem is... the etching will eventually come back. Hot lights and dried salt don't mix well on glass.

 

[zeke92]

No one uses the easy way? Fresh water and a cloth?

 

[sly]

Doesn't take off etching.

 

[drtash]

fresh water and a cloth certainly does not work that well.

 

[markandkri]

i wonder if muratic acid would work..
or even coke for that matter Hmm...

 

[drtash]

Its worth a try!!

 

[locoyo386]

try vinnegrete

 

[sepulatian]

I don't have an answer for the etching. For the salt build up, use white vinegar.

 

[snakeblitz33]

I use vinegar to clean glass of salt. Works like a charm on metal halide bulbs too.