I need advice please: anti-rust product for cat enclosure

[cat_mioux]

While cleaning my cat enclosure I noticed a large patch of rust on the inside. I think the structure is made from galvanised something metal.

Is there something I can just paint on (it doesn't have to look pretty because it won't be seen by anyone except the cats.

I found an anti-rust primer paint at B. Is that the right product to use?

Thanks 🙂

[monman12]

CM easiest way would be to brush/clean off any loose rust  and apply a 'rust converter' solution. This chemically converts rust to a different and stable state. After applying the  converter (and it is dry) slap on some OIL based paint over the area and the surrounds, because the converter only works on rust,  so  it is possible rust will develop on nearby surfaces.

nɥºɾ

[lakeland27]

 what MM said, or deodorised fish oil. galvanising isn't what it was.

[*mrgrizz*]

simplest solution is

get rid of the cats

[boris1gary]

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@*mrgrizz* wrote:

simplest solution is

get rid of the cats

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mrgrizz you have been in fine form lately...

[cherry*135]

Cheeky 🙂

I think the swimming pool fence at the last house we lived in was galvanised steel. It was was fairly old and was rusty (from sea salty -air).

[joz*garage]

why not paint it a rust color..who'd know?

oh yeah.. the cat 

[cat_mioux]

Youcandoit! I'm doing good, how are you!?

Thanks for all the great advice. At least I won't sound like a total blonde bimbo when I approach some staff member at B*******.

The area of rust has been in contact with another metal (metal frame of a hammock). Maybe that's caused the rust.

[monman12]

The metals have to be dissimilar for galvanic corrosion to  occur,  which is what happens with zinc coated steel:

"A common example of galvanic corrosion is the rusting of corrugated iron sheet, which becomes widespread when the protective zinc coating is broken"

nɥºɾ

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

ms cat! Im very well thanks-nice to see you:)

Thats true re galvanised metal not being what it used to be. It will erode..over time, depending on the application and where it is used. Seawater or even rainwater can shorten the lifespan...

I know this as I occasionally have to research materials for exterior sculptures, and/or the client needs a condition report.

[freakiness]

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@cat_mioux wrote:

Youcandoit! I'm doing good, how are you!?

Thanks for all the great advice. At least I won't sound like a total blonde bimbo when I approach some staff member at B*******.

The area of rust has been in contact with another metal (metal frame of a hammock). Maybe that's caused the rust.

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Monman had the best advice. Especially as it's not easy to access and sand/grind. A rust converter sprayed or painted on leaves a better surface for you to prime and paint.  Rust converters cause a chemical reaction with the iron oxide (rust) and work best if you wet the surface first so no dry pockets of rust remain untreated.