This is the latch for the locking mechanism from a 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado. I did not try to clean it up. It is just as I found it, from a car that has been stored in a barn since 1983. There is rust on the part, not as bad as it looks in the photos. I would think steel wool or maybe something less abrasive might clean it up somewhat. I am selling the latch receiver as is.