I need help with these LVC rivets

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   Hello! 

I tried to shrink my Levi's Vintage Clothing by hand washing them at 50°C (the maximum recommended by Levi's is 30°C but the jeans were too big). This happened with the rivets:

Before & after:

How do I remove that blue-green color that the rivets now have? I imagine it is rust due to the high temperatures.

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Emmers Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 01 Feb 2022 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Emmers Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: I need help with these LVC rivets Posted: 23 Aug 2024 at 2:22am
	Hello! I tried to shrink my Levi's Vintage Clothing by hand washing them at 50°C (the maximum recommended by Levi's is 30°C but the jeans were too big). This happened with the rivets: Before & after: How do I remove that blue-green color that the rivets now have? I imagine it is rust due to the high temperatures.

Emmers Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 01 Feb 2022 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Emmers Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 2024 at 2:09am
	Anyone?

hanjung1031 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 09 Nov 2024 Location: South Korea Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote hanjung1031 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2024 at 9:11pm
	Man.. I think that rivets are past away lol I think you've gonna remove that rust by chemicals..maybe
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Joseph Hill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 21 Feb 2012 Status: Offline Points: 4899	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joseph Hill Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 2024 at 8:15pm
	It's not rust. Rust is oxidation of iron alloys. These are copper rivets, the oxidation is verdigis (think statue of Liberty). If you are buying LVC, especially these days, you are likely into the 'old timey' workwear esthetic, and this effect is considered a feature not a bug. I hope you are not mortified by diagonal fading across the thighs (hige, or whiskers), or fading over lumps and bumps (atari). If it really bothers you, a little Brasso on a rag will take care of it.
	My coat has nine buttons, but I always fascinate.

hanjung1031 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 09 Nov 2024 Location: South Korea Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote hanjung1031 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Nov 2024 at 4:44pm
	Oh I didn't knew that was not rust :( Im sorry about that I'd gave you a wrong information. Forgive me plz. And thanks for your point out!
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Joseph Hill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 21 Feb 2012 Status: Offline Points: 4899	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joseph Hill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2024 at 6:12am
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	My coat has nine buttons, but I always fascinate.