SK Wayne Toolbox

[joetool]

I just picked this box up off CL for $5. How should I go about cleaning it up? Is it worth keeping it original or should I just repaint it a different color?

 

[d.mcfarland]

Use wd-40 and a green scrub pad (brillo maybe is the the brand?)

Thank thing is dirty, but the patina looks fantastic!

 

[ecotec]

I think it looks great. Just give it a nice cleaning and straighten the handle on the tray.

 

[ecotec]

I am very biased, though. Full disclosure: I collect original finish vintage.

 

[Onedivinehammer]

$5, no shipping fees? Nice find.

 

[bonneyman]

Nice find, great price!

Just clean or repaint. Either way, that box is a beauty.

 

[joetool]

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll post some pictures after I try cleaning it up.

 

[Danglerb]

Clean first, then give it cold appraisal of what you want to do with it. Rust bugs me, so very likely I would not be happy until all the hardware came off and got replated, and at that point we are talking total refurb.

OTOH I could see using it pretty much as is, but not sure for what.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

That would look nice in sk green if you want a project.

 

[bonneyman]

That would look nice in sk green if you want a project.

This should get him close.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YVWJW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Here's my restored Wayne socket box in a similar green.

 

[ArtDeco]

I've never seen one. I would just clean it up.