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I am looking for a spray paint top/ clear coat for my toolbox I am resurfacing. I used a rust-oleum primer, and then a rust-oleum painters pro (yes i know wrong paint but long story not very durable. I am looking for a clear coat to for the outside of the drawers and the outside of the box. I...

Curious then when is it a recommended process? Most tools have a a plating or chrome finish on them.

I have some old handles from a 1970's proto tool box. They are pretty pitted and rusted, I think it would be easier to use Electrolysis to remove the rust. Below is a pic (plus I kinda want to use it) How do you set up Electrolysis, anything I should know have watched multiple videos with...

How should i remove some of the rust from the handles, White vinegar bath? they are a little small to sand. Also what about the badge? should i just rinse it and see what comes off theres very slight rust and some grime.

I just picked one up: from the 70's !!

Thats my kind of thought for the whole thing, including the inside. Get any loose stuff remove loose paint then prime and paint with rustoleum.

Photos more in detail Edit: no holes extra rust holes there are a few small ones in the lid and in the bottom but can tell those are from the factory. Also no large or small dents.

Thanks for the responses I dont want to do it all in electrolysis maybe the bottom of the cabinet and last drawer

I picked up a proto tool box, that has been sitting in my grandparents barn for some odd years. It was purchased in the mid 70's a picture should be attached. All the drawers and mechanisms work, I am going to remove the rust and paint it with rustoleum. Any tips on the process for a first...