Galvanic corrosion can occur if the two metals are in contact and an electrolyte is present. Mechanical zinc plating (not electroplating, due to the high hardness of the spring steel and the resulting embrittlement) would be one solution. An organic coating such as those supplied by Magni, D[ö]rken, or Metal Coatings would be better.
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Cory
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