Any S-K toolbox restorations????

[JMLangford]

Hey guys.....
We've got Snap-On toolbox restoration threads and Craftsman toolbox restoration threads, etc......But, are there any S-K toolbox restoration threads anywhere?
I tried this forum's search function and found zilch, na-da, nothing.....

I'm mostly curious as to what kind of paint do S-K guys use?.....Is the S-K green color easy to find or duplicate in rattle-cans?....In hammer finish?

This is what I'm looking to restore.....nothing big, just these two little boxes...


I'd like to refinish them as close as possible within reason to original???

Thanks in advance, and post-up pics of your S-K box restorations and techniques (plus, what kind of paint you used ) here if you'd like......it might become the only thread the search function will find on S-K......


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[Oldtuleguy]

I think there is something available in that wrinkle finish you see on sk stuff, maybe vht

 

[d42jeep]

Somebody sent me a S-K color match receipt a couple of years ago (maybe Username) and I never tried it so no guarantee but here is a copy of the receipt.
-Don

 

[Empty Pockets]

Somebody sent me a S-K color match receipt a couple of years ago (maybe Username) and I never tried it so no guarantee but here is a copy of the receipt.
-Don

That's good info to have. I have a couple of the same type of small boxes that need restored. If I don't find the time soon, I may offer them to someone who has the time.

Please post pictures of the finished project.

 

[smokeyburb]

Wonder what era that green color recipe covers? I have two "modern" 1990s boxes that are close but not the same shade...both are stored in same toolbox so sun fading is probably not a factor. However, my grandfather's vintage Sherman-Klove marked box is very different, though it is seriosly faded from wear, age, sunlight, etc.

 

[JMLangford]

No one has any pictures of their restored/repainted S-K tool boxes they want to share?.......We like pictures



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[Flattie]

Somebody sent me a S-K color match receipt a couple of years ago (maybe Username) and I never tried it so no guarantee but here is a copy of the receipt.
-Don

That was me. I laid down VHT wrinkle finish per the directions. Baked it in an oven. I brought home a junk oven for this because I had to cut the inner walls out. Then topcoated w the S/W paint. Matched GREAT

 

[Flattie]

No one has any pictures of their restored/repainted S-K tool boxes they want to share?.......We like pictures



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Here are some. I left the paint on the drawers as-is. It was too oerfect

 

[notlob]

Here's one that's been listed on the local Craigslist for awhile that needs a bit of restoration.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/tls/d/toolbox-and-tools-misc-tools/6431351765.html

 

[earthmover1980]

I cleaned up and painted a vintage SK socket set box. I used hammered green Rust-Oleum. It was a CLOSE
match. I would prefer it to be a bit darker. The wrinkle finish ones seem to be painted first with a wrinkle finish paint dark in color, then painted over with the correct green color, according to what other members have done. Why can't there just be a SK dark green in wrinkle finish that is a close match? I didn't use period correct color for my box, but it is what I wanted. Check it out.

 

[JMLangford]

I cleaned up and painted a vintage SK socket set box. I used hammered green Rust-Oleum. It was a CLOSE
match. I would prefer it to be a bit darker. The wrinkle finish ones seem to be painted first with a wrinkle finish paint dark in color, then painted over with the correct green color, according to what other members have done. Why can't there just be a SK dark green in wrinkle finish that is a close match? I didn't use period correct color for my box, but it is what I wanted. Check it out.

So, they DO make hammer green!!!....that does look REAL close, great job...


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[Rickster55]

My restore using Rustoleum Hammered Green

 

[NukeMech]

Just finished this Rusto Hammered Green Columbian

 

[JMLangford]

My restore using Rustoleum Hammered Green

Just finished this Rusto Hammered Green Columbian

Nice jobs with the hammer green guys .....I couldn't find the Rustoleum hammer green the last time I was at Wally World....


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[Oldtuleguy]

I have this one waiting for some attention . Pounded out some dents, needs a sandblast and some paint.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

So I decided to continue repairs on my sk box. Did the vht wrinkle coat and painted drawers dark green, but color seems a bit off.

 

[Flattie]

So I decided to continue repairs on my sk box. Did the vht wrinkle coat and painted drawers dark green, but color seems a bit off.

The paint code I used that is in post 3 was for an early box. Almost an “army” green. But almost a semi gloss. Over the VHT

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Ya I think this is too glossy

 

[Flattie]

Ya I think this is too glossy

I can’t see the paint code picture but I bought it at a Sherwin Williams store. They scanned the bottom of the drawers to match it. They couldn’t replicate the wrinkle finish well. I sprayed the green using a cheap HPLV gun.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Went with this camo green from autozone. No color left on tag so painted it black and sanded the high spots

 

[bonneyman]

Here's a couple of socket boxes that I refurbished and cleaned up a little, and the two shaker can colors I used.

 

[bonneyman]

Here's a 1/2" drive socket box that had a rusted out corner and was gonna be given up for scrap. But I talked the guy into giving it to me and I salvaged it. Some major metal work, then painted to cover.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Some nice looking repair jobs!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Still working on front plate, here is progress so far...

 

[Parrothead]

Ive got one in the garage that needs a bunch of work, and might be too far gone. I didn't pay much for it so no big loss if I can't do it. Mostly going to use it for overflow and maybe storage in the basement.

I'll try to post pics at some point.

 

[Parrothead]

Still working on front plate, here is progress so far...

Nice work!!! looking good!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Paid 40$ for it.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Finished front plate and did the clear coat

 

[d42jeep]

The front plate came out just fine. Good work! Wish I had one just like it!
-Don

 

[Username already in use]

Some great looking restorations going on in here. Good job!
I started on this box. But by started, I mean I just took it apart and forgot that I was working on it.
Perhaps this thread will renew my motivation.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That one looks pretty straight

 

[Username already in use]

That one looks pretty straight

Yes, fortunately, it is.
There's a pretty big dent on the top right in the image, and someone welded a hasp/lock on the right side of the box. It's been rattle bombed red over red with overspray everywhere. The back side of a couple of drawers are pretty bend up too.
Shouldn't take too much. Other projects got in the way.