Recent content by xdnoics

Try lube where the trolley slides. Adjust the force down setting if the lube does not fix it.

Craftsman86, I had read that about the PPG snap-on colors being restricted. And buying it from Snap-on was not really an option for me. Post some picks when you get it going.

Naval jelly will disolve the rust, as it is phosphoric acid, so use gloves and eye protection. Available at most hardware stores, HD and Lowes. The polyurethane will be much more $$ and also somewhat more durable. Powdercoating will be better than Polyurethane as far as durable. You have...

Agreed, I am not a professional paint and body guy....I did not claim to be one. It too was my first time working with an auto style enamel other than spray paints and lacquer. However, there are cure times for sanding and recoat involved in the process and there is nothing worse than having...

Here are a few shots of my box prior to the paint.

Snap on keys are available at ; http://www.ldvusa.com/mobile-tool/mts_keys.aspx

I also used Acetone as my reducer (Tractor Supply) and paint thinner (HD) to clean the gun. My box is a KR1000A. That might be why I have some dividers. The keys are available at the place that manufacturers the Snap on trucks. You just need the number off the front of the lock. The...

The dividers are part of the drawer (welded in at Snap-on). There were only in a few drawers on mine with the dividers. The drawers and interior of the box had the original paint on it. The box had the same rust on the top and side as yours. I used Rustoleum primer out of a rattle can and...

Here are a few pics of mine with the Valspar MF Red. The inside of the drawers are the original color. A lot of work, but worth it! Awesome box.

Tractor Supply Company has Valspar by the Quart. Hardener is also sold there. Massey Furguson Red was a really close match for the Snap-on red. I tried the International Harvester red but it was a little too orange. I also did a KR1000A. It turned out really nice.