iron stirrup

[Ammo Dog]

Yesterday i found what looks like an old iron stirrup, its in pretty good shape. anybody have any tips on cleaning and preserving it?

[haboo]

I'm new at it but Try Electrolysis. Works great for cleaning relics. Here a link on how to build 1 for like $15 to $20 or cheaper. Personally I had everything needed laying around the house to build 1 (cash on hand needed $0) http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...c,10898.0.html

Post a pic if you can I would love to see it.

[Michigan Badger]

Any other way than electrolysis?

You can try rust remover jelly found at hardware stores.

A rock tumbler does a good job if you can fit the piece into the drum.

[haboo]

Here is a before and after ......pics not very good .....had to use scaner. half of horse bridle from around 1800