Craftsman color

[Macduf]

Trying to restore a toolbox. It seems in good shape except for the rust. Needed know a spray paint that would be close to original.

 

[jakemac]

Members have used Rustolium Hammered Grey or Hammered Silver for the lighter boxes. I don't think there's an exact match for the older darker grey, so the Hammered Grey will likely be the closest you can get without having a custom paint mixed up.

 

[Macduf]

First box I've seen with a tray in ok shape

 

[6PTsocket]

Members have used Rustolium Hammered Grey or Hammered Silver for the lighter boxes. I don't think there's an exact match for the older darker grey, so the Hammered Grey will likely be the closest you can get without having a custom paint mixed up.

Which is the better match for the red and hammertone Waterloo tool cabinets. I haven't used it yet but the cap on the Rusroleum can I bought looks a little dark.

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[Macduf]

Any advice on rusty latches, just spray grey or do in metallic?

 

[thehorse13]

I use Rustoleum hammered pewter on old Craftsman stuff. Hammered gray or silver also works well.

Rusty latches get hit with a wire wheel and buffed to a shine if possible. It's time consuming, especially if you do not have a way to remove them from the box.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

hammered gray works best for me. and yea, for best results, drill out the rivets, fine wire wheel and polish, then rivet back on.

 

[Zeeman]

You will be surprised how well that hardware cleans up. Thy a fine brass brush on a dremel tool if you need to leave them attached. Then you can use fine sandpaper to smooth out some of the more rusty spots. Get it down to clean metal, then polish with a wheel, or try some polish in a jar like Mothers. I prefer Hapich Semi-Chrome polish in a tube, but use what you have, or can get. Here are a couple I took off and polished with acceptable results. Lots of sanding was involved.

Almost finished the one on the right in this picture.

 

[6PTsocket]

You will be surprised how well that hardware cleans up. Thy a fine brass brush on a dremel tool if you need to leave them attached. Then you can use fine sandpaper to smooth out some of the more rusty spots. Get it down to clean metal, then polish with a wheel, or try some polish in a jar like Mothers. I prefer Hapich Semi-Chrome polish in a tube, but use what you have, or can get. Here are a couple I took off and polished with acceptable results. Lots of sanding was involved.

Almost finished the one on the right in this picture.

The only problem is that it is bare steel and the best you can do is spray on some rust protectant or clear coat. I have seen some home zinc plating jobs online that took on a really nice shine and are better protected. I really want to try that.

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[Zeeman]

I just polished the bare steel with a bar of that red polishing compound. I think it will hold up, but a coat of wax should help too.

 

[6PTsocket]

I just polished the bare steel with a bar of that red polishing compound. I think it will hold up, but a coat of wax should help too.

Jewlers rouge. Looks nice.

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[Zeeman]

Hey, you some kind of computer wizard or something 6PT? I can barely post pictures! Rouge sounds so 'make up-ee'. I like bar of red polishing stuff. Ha.