Two different metals

[Oldhead]

I have a brass horse tack buckle with and iron pin. Is there a way to clean and preserve the iron? I've read that electrolysis will hurt the brass.

 

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[DaveVanP]

Mix molasses with water 50/50 ratio.
Soak buckle for two weeks.
Rinse.
Wax/lacquer.