txlonghorn1989
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Got a few tool boxes, chests and/or rolling cabinets that are going to need a bit of restoration. For me that mostly means arresting or preventing further rust damage. Most of my tool boxes are vintage. Some more than others.
For the Heritage badged tool box in pic #2, what color were these boxes originally? Anyone know if there is a Rustoleum or other brand spray can that comes close to matching the original color on this box?
On the two red and gray tool boxes, the 3-drawer is the older box with a date of 08-67. It has the older style lift handles. The 6-drawer was made 10-72. It has the handles built into the box with the chrome/aluminum(?) trim. From looking inside the lids of these two it seems the were both painted in the gray hammered paint. I used Rustoleum Hammered Gray (7214) on another red & gray cabinet and thought it was a really good match. Does anyone know a good match for the red drawers on these?
What has worked for folks trying to restore the chevron badges on these? It seems like some fairly fine detail painting involved to have them look somewhat professional.
Because the CM machinist's chest is in really good condition, I'm just planning on trying to clean the exterior with something like well-diluted Simple Green. I've vacuumed the felt and it looks pretty good but there are a few grease spots what have people had success with removing spots from felt?
Lastly, the more recent 12-drawer rolling cabinet was made 08-91. The slides have been straightened up and cleaned. I've removed the rust and overall the damage is minimal. Can anyone tell me the any brands/paints that would best match the red and dark gray colors of this cabinet?
I'm considering removing the lock and the Craftsman badge before painting the cabinet but I'm not sure how to do either. I looked at the badge and it looks like there are some kind of clasps that hold the plastic pins. Looks pretty fragile. Any tips on getting the badge off without breaking it? Any pointers on removing the lock would also be appreciated.
I know that's a lot of questions but hoping you guys can help with your experience and knowledge.
Thanks!
Mike
For the Heritage badged tool box in pic #2, what color were these boxes originally? Anyone know if there is a Rustoleum or other brand spray can that comes close to matching the original color on this box?
On the two red and gray tool boxes, the 3-drawer is the older box with a date of 08-67. It has the older style lift handles. The 6-drawer was made 10-72. It has the handles built into the box with the chrome/aluminum(?) trim. From looking inside the lids of these two it seems the were both painted in the gray hammered paint. I used Rustoleum Hammered Gray (7214) on another red & gray cabinet and thought it was a really good match. Does anyone know a good match for the red drawers on these?
What has worked for folks trying to restore the chevron badges on these? It seems like some fairly fine detail painting involved to have them look somewhat professional.
Because the CM machinist's chest is in really good condition, I'm just planning on trying to clean the exterior with something like well-diluted Simple Green. I've vacuumed the felt and it looks pretty good but there are a few grease spots what have people had success with removing spots from felt?
Lastly, the more recent 12-drawer rolling cabinet was made 08-91. The slides have been straightened up and cleaned. I've removed the rust and overall the damage is minimal. Can anyone tell me the any brands/paints that would best match the red and dark gray colors of this cabinet?
I'm considering removing the lock and the Craftsman badge before painting the cabinet but I'm not sure how to do either. I looked at the badge and it looks like there are some kind of clasps that hold the plastic pins. Looks pretty fragile. Any tips on getting the badge off without breaking it? Any pointers on removing the lock would also be appreciated.
I know that's a lot of questions but hoping you guys can help with your experience and knowledge.
Thanks!
Mike
