DIY: Removing rust from the bolts & washers of my e-scooter

Rust on any new vehicle is an eye soar, as it slowly stains everything around it and ruins the look.

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Prologue:

It has been more than a month since I took the delivery of my Pure EPluto 7G, the washers and rear bolts holding the guards had started to rust.

Rust on any new vehicle is an eye soar, as it slowly stains everything around it and ruins the look.

I was trying to find solutions for the same, local workshops straight up denied to galvanize such a small quantity. Tried WD-40 but it didn't do much. Stumbled upon rust converter from Vitarag Chemicals but there were no reviews for the same, browsed their website and then decided to contact them. Sent them a photo of my rusted bolts and asked if any of their product can help, they sent me a video in which they treated rusted bolts and washers; the process was fairly simple and quick. So ordered the minimum quantity (1-litre) of Rust Remover, Cold Blackening Solution and Rust converter (for other application). They shipped the same day and I received the products 1 day later.

Before

Process

NOTE: Use gloves, safety glasses and a proper mask while dealing with such chemicals; also keep the space well ventilated.

(Optional) Sprayed on WD-40 then cleaned the loose rust, used 3M Shampoo and water to rinse it off.

Dipping in CORODG-27 solution to remove the surface rust and other contaminants (3-5mins).

Dipping in water (2mins).

Dipping in cold blackening solution (3-5mins).

Dipping in water (2mins) then drying out and soaking in WD-40(5mins).

Results

Very happy with the initial results, I've used up around 200-250ml of both the solutions.

Total cost was: Rs 220 (Rust Converter) + Rs 110 (CORODG-27) +550 (Blackening Solution) + Rs 480 (Shipping)

I was a bit disappointed with the rust creeping in so early on a new product, hope that they take necessary steps to avoid these issues in future batches.

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