Rust question - any ways to deal with it without painting?

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The reason I'm asking is because I have a (relatively new) painted metal garden bench with just a few very small rust spots.

I'd like to deal with these obviously before it gets any worse - and also to make sure anyone sitting on it won't get rust in their clothes.

However - the bench is painted in a relatively unusual colour, and I think it would be very difficult to find matching paint (especially anti-rust paint). I don't want to have to paint the whole bench for a few small spots, so am wondering whether there's something like a clear product I can put on that would do the same as e.g. Hammerite, but without the colour. I think it would look better/more natural even if a few small rusty bits are showing, than if I put blobs of the wrong colour all over it! But I've not managed to find any. Can anyone help?
 
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Thanks Bosswhite but I looked that up and it seems to say you still have to paint over it afterwards? So same issue really.
 
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Thanks, I hadn't thought of Halfords but I suppose they might have something. Though I don't think there are many cars that colour! Or yes I suppose colour matching might be an option if I used rust converter first and then general metal paint. I think I could take off one of the bolt covers to get it matched.
Also just realised I might have another possibility though, as I worked out it's been less than a year since I bought the bench, and I think it may have a warranty! So there's a chance I might be able to get it replaced or get them to help me fix it up. Fingers crossed!
 

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