Snap-On KRL Damage - Advice needed

[Subyroo651]

I picked up this KRL7022 back in the fall for a fair price(In this area) and I knew it was damaged. I would like to repair it or at least make it less noticeable. I have zero auto body experience. Its down to bare metal and its pretty bad looking. I was also wondering how much, if any, scratches can be polished out on the elsewhere on the box .

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

I'd probably blend the broken edges and get some paint on it to keep it form rusting. If it's too noticeable after that, them maybe add some of the stick on trim - chrome or brushed stainless - they make all sorts of dress-up stuff.

 

[chadster1]

A body guard kit would hide that nicely. I would invest in that before I tried to straighten that out.
KABG1022 $423.75

 

[oneandgone]

If you remove the drawers you can access the backside of that panel to knock it back out. Use a hammer on the backside and a dolly on the front. Do your filler work, prime, and paint. you should be able to do just that top stretch if that's all you want to paint.

 

[yogitech]

That doesn't look bad at all... I wouldn't hesitate to tackle that "bump". Check out my toolbox repair thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=147527&highlight=Yogitech much worse....!

 

[CWP1616L]

Those KRL boxes have quick release drawer slides. Just flip the levers on the side of the slides and pull the drawer out. After you pull all the drawers out, take the box to a body shop. It shouldn't cost too much to fix that.

 

[Subyroo651]

A body guard kit would hide that nicely. I would invest in that before I tried to straighten that out.
KABG1022 $423.75

Does anyone have pictures of this installed?
Also, how much of it would be covered with a Stainless or Armor Top?

 

[oneandgone]

Not sure if this is the same kit or not, but should give you an idea.

http://roanoke-va.hoodbiz.org/24014/hobbies-collectors/snap-on-tool-box-and-tools_20830950.html

I don't care for it, but to each there own. More importantly anyone with a piece of stainless, a drill, and a shear could whip it up for you for much less money. They're simply held on with foam, double sided tape.

 

[Subyroo651]

bump for anyone's added input

 

[j.c.whitney]

I see a couple of options:
As long as there is access, it looks like someone with a Hammer and Dolly could straighten that up.
The Stainless trim kit seems a bit much. Get a piece of metal bent to mimic the contours of the damaged area, have it powdercoated to match color and snap it in place. The Lock cylinder and a bit of Silicone adhesive would hold it securely.