Vinyl Wrap for drawer handles Craftsman toolbox ?

[prone2xl]

Hey guys! I’m trying to better match my side by side tool boxes and I have a 26” top and bottom stacked Craftsman Edge series in midnight Blue but next to that I have a 41” Craftsman 2000 series roll cab that’s black with red drawer pulls (it was a birthday gift before I got my other stack).

is there a way I could potentially take the handles off and take them to like a place that does Vehicle Vinyl wrapping? do you think they'd take on a job such as this? I have no idea.

Anyone have any tips and does this sound like a good idea ? Side by side pic and you’ll see how the colors clash now. I think changing the drawer pulls to silver would make them tie together more nicely. Thanks !

 

[BillK]

Did they show the handles on the Craftsman web site and just say they were discontinued ? Was that style handle available in Silver ?

Are you sure that the one on the left is a 2000 series ? All of the pictures of 2000's I find have different handles, almost like your box on the right.

 

[prone2xl]

I’ve looked before on the sears parts direct and craftsman websites before and had problems

yeah it’s a 2000 series.

 

[BillK]

Take them off and have them powder coated ?

 

[prone2xl]

Take them off and have them powder coated ?

Well I wouldn't know the first idea of where to take them for something like this and seeing as I can't find replacement parts from another model is there a way I could potentially take the handles off and take them to like a place that does Vehicle Vinyl wrapping? do you think they'd take on a job such as this? I have no idea.

 

[csp]

Sounds like you need to ask a place that does vehicle vinyl wraps since nobody here can speak for them.

 

[prone2xl]

Sounds like you need to ask a place that does vehicle vinyl wraps since nobody here can speak for them.

Just asking more so in general is this a good/popular idea to achieve the look and desired outcome that I seek ?

 

[Copymutt]

Attempted vinyl wrap on eyebrow to fender spears transition pieces today. Local “Elements” wrap Co. gave me a couple square ft. Watched several utubes. Its not easy. Also not very forgiving.

 

[ford guy]

I used vinyl on the drawer faces and handles. I also used chrome door edge molding on the handle, since I was worried the vinyl would wear after a lot of use (it hasn't worn at all)

 

[prone2xl]

I used vinyl on the drawer faces and handles. I also used chrome door edge molding on the handle, since I was worried the vinyl would wear after a lot of use (it hasn't worn at all)

looks really good! did you do them yourself ? I just contacted a local car vinyl wrapping place here and am gonna see what they say.. they had me send them pictures to show the wrap guy. did you take off the handles/drawer pulls to apply the wrap ? i'm just hoping I don't scuff them up too much by doing that ... I tested one a minute ago and you have to like tap the end of it with a mallet to get it to slide down the track.. unless there's another way I couldn't see... sending pics (best I could get to capture)

 

[FMB4]

I like the way those boxes look just as they are. Ya, I know, not much help in answering your question tho. Anyway, you've got a couple of great boxes there imo.

 

[NUTTSGT]

The look like a different handle but the same attachment design. I'd try to lightly tap them with a rubber mallet or plastic dead blow hammer. Go easy. . . tapping not hitting.

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

They’re extruded aluminum- take them off, strip them, then polish- reinstall.

 

[prone2xl]

The look like a different handle but the same attachment design. I'd try to lightly tap them with a rubber mallet or plastic dead blow hammer. Go easy. . . tapping not hitting.

Yeah I was thinking of even covering up the edge that I’m “tapping” with some sort of protective tape or something to further protect from chipping

 

[prone2xl]

They’re extruded aluminum- take them off, strip them, then polish- reinstall.

You mean “strip” the paint off them basically? I’m guessing that’s what u mean. What would I do that with and afterwards would I wanna like clear coat them with something to protect them from say rusting and such ?

 

[turbowoodworker]

Vinyl wraps come in a million colors and small pieces could easily be done as a DIY job. It isn’t that hard to do. I’ve obtained small rolls and pieces from VividVinyl.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjW1Pjqo4P2AhWNTN8KHYoMDGMQFnoECAIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fvvividshop.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw1jdRT4Dl1EMJsuLd0oNNJz

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

You mean “strip” the paint off them basically? I’m guessing that’s what u mean. What would I do that with and afterwards would I wanna like clear coat them with something to protect them from say rusting and such ?

Yes, strip the paint-
It’s aluminum! Aluminum doesn’t rust! Polished aluminum can be almost as brilliant as chrome.
Vinyl will wear, tear, and probably look like **** in a few years-
Stripping and polishing or brushing- which ever is most like the other- and you’ll never have to bother with it again.

 

[FredWanaker]

what happened to the patina look everyone was in love with a couple years ago? Get a can of rustoleum and spray the handles. You guys kill me with your ever ending plans to reinvent the wheel.

 

[ford guy]

looks really good! did you do them yourself ? I just contacted a local car vinyl wrapping place here and am gonna see what they say.. they had me send them pictures to show the wrap guy. did you take off the handles/drawer pulls to apply the wrap ? i'm just hoping I don't scuff them up too much by doing that ... I tested one a minute ago and you have to like tap the end of it with a mallet to get it to slide down the track.. unless there's another way I couldn't see... sending pics (best I could get to capture)

Yes, this was a DIY shop project. My handles aren't removable, so they were done in place

 

[GarageSpider]

Find a local powdercoater who can bead blast the red paint off and re-coat. If they are aluminum and you want that look polished look, then you would need to scotchbrite it to give it a grain, as the bead blast will dull it. But raw aluminum will oxidize over time, so protect with clear anodize or rattle can clear coat.