Craftsman Tool Box Paint

[mangorockfish]

Where can I find the red and dark grey paint that was on 70s and 80s Craftsman boxes and cabinets? Wanting to do some touch-up. Is there a really close match available in rattle cans or will I have to have some mixed? Thanks

 

[Empty Pockets]

That is a good question. If someone comes up with a rattle can that matches, I'm in

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[gdocktor3]

There's a member on here who literally has 50 or so red and grey boxes. If anyone knows, it'd be him. Unfortunately I can't find him.

Got it! It's called "The Wall of Craftsman" and somehow I remembered that. Send him a pm and ask if he knows. Check this out. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=325529

 

[LB-1911]

Where can I find the red and dark grey paint that was on 70s and 80s Craftsman boxes and cabinets? Wanting to do some touch-up. Is there a really close match available in rattle cans or will I have to have some mixed? Thanks

Various reds that have been deemed "close".

Rustoleum
"Regal Red"
"Sunrise Red"

Valspar
"Huskee Red"




Craftsman Red paint match
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142481

Craftsman "red" spray paint
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=145281

Craftsman Toolbox Paint
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119880

Questions about restoring my tool chest.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113793

 

[krcoomer]

When I worked in their catalog department in the late 80's, Waterloo was the manufacturer of the chests and I used to know the stock Krylon colors, but cannot locate that tidbit in what little I have left from those days. You might check with Waterloo customer service.

 

[heytrid]

another option is to take it into an autobody supply store, get them to scan it and mix an aresol can of single stage to match.

 

[a52-830]

Rustoleum

"Sunrise Red"

sunrise red seems to be widely viewed as "snap on red". would not surprise me if craftsman used the same color.