Painting a Toolbox
11-02-2009, 11:58 PM
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Painting a Toolbox
ok ive seen this mentioned in a few threads, i am thinkin of painting my toolbox black, either flat or gloss havent decided yet.... anyways i was looking for some pointers on the process from anyone who has done it or any tips on prepwork involved, and anybrands of paint or anything else that is better than any other, im open to all sugestions, i know the first step is to remove it from the truck lol 
11-03-2009, 12:09 AM
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I'm curious to the process of painting it also. I'll likely get regular diamond plate toolbox, but in the future might paint it black if I get black rims..
I'll keep an eye on this thread.
I'll keep an eye on this thread.
11-03-2009, 09:03 AM
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I too am interested in this process.
My guess would be clean it, sand it, prime it, then a few coats of paint.
At this time though I am leaning towards having the rino liner or line x fella spray it down. That a way if it chips, they will fix it.
What do ya think? $50 to have it sprayed down?
My guess would be clean it, sand it, prime it, then a few coats of paint.
At this time though I am leaning towards having the rino liner or line x fella spray it down. That a way if it chips, they will fix it.
What do ya think? $50 to have it sprayed down?
11-03-2009, 09:07 AM
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I too am interested in this process.
My guess would be clean it, sand it, prime it, then a few coats of paint.
At this time though I am leaning towards having the rino liner or line x fella spray it down. That a way if it chips, they will fix it.
What do ya think? $50 to have it sprayed down?
My guess would be clean it, sand it, prime it, then a few coats of paint.
At this time though I am leaning towards having the rino liner or line x fella spray it down. That a way if it chips, they will fix it.
What do ya think? $50 to have it sprayed down?
11-03-2009, 09:15 AM
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I am going to call and get a quote.
A new black USW tool box is around $400. A used one on Craigs list is about $125 -$200 but who knows what condition it is in.
A new black USW tool box is around $400. A used one on Craigs list is about $125 -$200 but who knows what condition it is in.
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11-03-2009, 09:29 AM
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11-03-2009, 09:42 AM
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When painting anything the prep work is 90% of the job. I painted my house about 8 months ago and spent a lot of time sanding, cleaning, etc and it came out great. Just prep it right and it will come out awesome.
Use a good quality paint, the money saved on cheap paint will not be worth it. Krylon is a good priced quality brand. But maybe there is a more durable brand out there, since it is going to be used on a tool box.
Use a good quality paint, the money saved on cheap paint will not be worth it. Krylon is a good priced quality brand. But maybe there is a more durable brand out there, since it is going to be used on a tool box.
11-03-2009, 10:02 AM
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I figured prep will take the longest. I don't have a power sander and sanding diamond plate by hand will take some time.
On top of that I don't know how much to sand or what grain to use.
HOWEVER, Lets do a quick cost analysis to see where we are...
Sand paper $5
Cleaner to remove oil, metal and excessive sweat from sanding by hand $10
Tape: $5
Primer $20
Paint $25
Beer: $20
TOTAL $85??
PLUS a afternoon of the wife nagging me. How much is THAT worth? Heck, I will be in the hole if I do it myself...
On top of that I don't know how much to sand or what grain to use.
HOWEVER, Lets do a quick cost analysis to see where we are...
Sand paper $5
Cleaner to remove oil, metal and excessive sweat from sanding by hand $10
Tape: $5
Primer $20
Paint $25
Beer: $20
TOTAL $85??
PLUS a afternoon of the wife nagging me. How much is THAT worth? Heck, I will be in the hole if I do it myself...