Paint toolbox

[dn74]

Hello. Has anyone painted stainless tool chest? I have 3 stainless kobalts and I'm getting tired of the stainless look and want some color. If I use etching primer will it stick to the stainless? Or should I just sell them and buy new?

 

[txvwnut]

Sand them thoroughly and use a high quality epoxy primer and you should have decent results.

 

[HMCFab9]

clean / sand / scuff.
Epoxy prime. Paint

 

[Mr_B]

If they decent condition I consider selling and buying US Gen when on sale.
I guess if you just painted outside and drawer fronts it be fairly easy and cost/time effective .
How much you like box layout you got is real question along with material and time costs to do finish you want to decent lasting standard ....

 

[seber]

Stainless steel accepts paint just like carbon steel. Make sure it's clean and has a bit of texture for the paint to bite. IE sandblast or sand.

 

[richfinn]

Would it be possible to have them wrapped like they do with cars and vans??

 

[tarbellb]

This ^^^

vinyl wrap them, tons of options from very high quality 3m auto to cabinet grade peel n stick.

 

[will335i]

Yup. I am looking at Vvivid products to wrap my icon when it shows up. The issue I have now is deciding what color I want to use. 3M, Vvivid, Oracle are all good products from the research I have done.

Just like painting prep is key to a great result. Make sure the box is clean and take your time.