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Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« on: May 16, 2014, 02:26:58 PM »
I lost the caps that go on the screws, see attached pic.

Is there anything I should spray on there to prevent those screws from rusting?  maybe some WD-40?
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2014, 02:29:36 PM »
Another flimsy setup. I see those caps can easily be lost. Replace with stainless steel or use a hot glue gun to fill the cavity. Hot glue can easily be pried out when time comes to remove screws.
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2014, 02:42:19 PM »
thanks for the reply,

but I don't have a hot glue gun, I'm looking for a cheaper alternative.  would wd-40 not be good enough.

1 month of riding, 450miles logged, I've lost 3 screws, 2 caps, and its leaking oil.  the struggle is real but damn I love this little scoot. lol
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2014, 02:45:35 PM »
WD -40 applied now and then should help. Those caps aren't water tight to begin with as they are just cosmetic and I would recommend wd-40 even if you still have the caps on.
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2014, 04:42:37 PM »
Quote from: kimura on May 16, 2014, 02:42:19 PM
thanks for the reply,

but I don't have a hot glue gun, I'm looking for a cheaper alternative. would wd-40 not be good enough.

1 month of riding, 450miles logged, I've lost 3 screws, 2 caps, and its leaking oil.  the struggle is real but damn I love this little scoot. lol

Try clear or black silicone caulk. Clean with a solvent before applying.

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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2014, 05:28:20 PM »
WD-40 is good for cleaning or dispersing water.
Not good as a rust preventive. I found that out the hard way.
Clear chalk is a good cheap way to go.
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2014, 10:04:41 PM »
Best thing is to replace all the mounting hardware with Stainless nuts/bolts/washers whatever.
It will cost you 2-3.00 to swap a few each week.

It's one of the best spent improvements.
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2014, 11:45:39 PM »
  Forum member MASSCOOT recommended a product called Corrosion X to me. Find my post "Finally Done" dated April 17, 2013 in the GT300I column. I got a can and it seems to work well. The site is posted in a reply by MASSCOOT to my post.
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2014, 12:53:45 AM »
Stainless screws.
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2014, 03:24:55 PM »
WD-40 is water soluble. 
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2014, 03:36:57 PM »
Another vote for stainless fasteners.
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2014, 01:05:22 AM »
Maybe duct tape or play doe?
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Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2014, 12:18:00 AM »
You may find the same caps inside your top case . I did and replaced them. Throw a little Vaseline one the screws.
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2014, 01:16:09 AM »
The plugs are only a couple bucks each. Now leaking oil, that should be your primary concern!!!!
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Re: Something to prevent rusting of screws?
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2014, 09:43:17 PM »
thanks for the replies guys,

it stopped leaking oil since I've left the oil container under the seat half full.

I've been using a few drops of this bicycle chain lubricant to prevent any rust, lets see how it works out.
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