Old SnapOn toolchest cleanup

[jbmorrey]

I am working on cleaning up an old SnapOn toolchest. I got a couple other chests recently and this one I no longer have a need for, but I wanted to at least clean it up before I decide what to do with it, keep it or sell it?. I cleaned up the inside, polised the handles and such but I needed some good clean up tips on the exterior as well as the track. I am currently using some WD-40 and a scrub brush and that is helping, i did the top three rails on the front this way. I just don't know what to do with all the stuff in the track and as you can see the corners are in poor shape. Any cleaning up suggestions to make this as good as possible leaving the original look. I just don't have the time for a resoration. Everything glides and opens well. Thank for all of your help and tips!!

 

[Skelly]

Some mild degreaser and a brush may do the trick.

 

[jbmorrey]

So, i know this sounds like a silly question, but how do you know it's a "Mild" degreaser, i have a can of "Gunk Heavy Duty Degreaser", so I assume that's not what I need? or does it depend on the brand?

 

[premierplayer]

Lovely, a Porta Bench.

 

[FJ 432]

I did the following:

1. Degreaser
2. Rubbing compound
3. Paint polish
4. Wax

It can be a lot of work but the results are nice.

 

[jbmorrey]

I did the following:

1. Degreaser
2. Rubbing compound
3. Paint polish
4. Wax

It can be a lot of work but the results are nice.

Paint Polish, could you give me an example. usually I would go from Compound to wax? then again, that's on a car.

 

[crewchief888]

my 1st stop with a used tolbox headed home is the car wash.

degreaser, soap and hot water do wonders

 

[dandan111]

How about some 409? That box is cool. Where you live and how much if you sell?
It's to nice to paint!

 

[rsanter]

Two questions
Where are you located?
How much for the box?

Bob

 

[jbmorrey]

my 1st stop with a used tolbox headed home is the car wash.

degreaser, soap and hot water do wonders

That's a great idea, have to remember that nice time I find one!!

How about some 409? That box is cool. Where you live and how much if you sell?
It's to nice to paint!

I'm in San Antonio,TX.... pretty far away from all the "Good Stuff" up north!!