Snap-on red paint code

[crooker]

Last week I bought a 1985 KR-560 Snap-On Box
I'm in process of restoring it and have a couple of questions that maybe someone might be able to help.

1. Looking for the paint code (red) . I've seen a thread here but not sure if the PPG wet Spray Ditzler 73504 is for mid 80,s or not.

2. Wondering what opinions out there for slider lube. They are friction sliders.

I disassembled the box and now sanding and getting ready for paint.

Any comments, suggestions are most welcome!

 

[ScottsGT]

I do know that back in the mid ‘80’s I painted some parts on a guys ‘79-‘81 Z-28 and the factory red matched my box perfectly.

 

[chrismenke]

Snap-on official lube for those slides is paraffin wax, at least as of my last phone call on the subject.

 

[Wamsutta]

Candy Apple Red: -- PPG Ditzler 902979 -- PCU-60137

Electric Orange: -- PPG Ditzler 906121 -- PCU-30132

Extreme Green: -- PPG Ditzler 906120 -- PCU-40124

Lime Green: (custom order) -- PPG Ditzler 902980

Royal Blue: -- PPG Ditzler 19026 -- PCU-50134

Cranberry: -- PPG Ditzler 51797 -- PCU-60139

Snap-on Red: -- PPG Ditzler 73504 -- AR320 Resin

Black: -- PPG Ditzler 9895 (9300) -- PCU-90200

Ultra Yellow: -- PPG Ditzler 84199 -- PCU-30115

Green Mica: -- PPG Ditzler 47767 -- PCU-43100

Deep Purple: -- PPG Ditzler 52560 -- PCU-60122

Artic Silver: -- PPG Ditzler 910517 -- PCU-73120

 

[seanb02]

If on a desirable classic car restoration to exact paint colors seems to be an excellent choice. Maybe I am missing the point, but with a toolbox where you are re coating the entire thing why not choose a similar red color in a spray can? Then you can easily enough touch up later on as needed?

 

[seber]

If on a desirable classic car restoration to exact paint colors seems to be an excellent choice. Maybe I am missing the point, but with a toolbox where you are re coating the entire thing why not choose a similar red color in a spray can? Then you can easily enough touch up later on as needed?

Agreed. Also, Rustoleum makes a red that is so close that an original sitting on top of my repainted look identical. Sorry, I can't give the color name, but I'm sure you can find it easily enough.

 

[crooker]

If on a desirable classic car restoration to exact paint colors seems to be an excellent choice. Maybe I am missing the point, but with a toolbox where you are re coating the entire thing why not choose a similar red color in a spray can? Then you can easily enough touch up later on as needed?

I guess it depends on how much you like the thing that you are fixing up and the appreciation for how it looked new.
For me, I love how Snap On boxes look.

Thank you Wamsutta for the paint codes, that's exactly what I was looking for.

I'm going to start a new thread showing the restoration in progress.

 

[Wamsutta]

Snap on used to sell it in a spray can.

They still do, but not available for order over the internet. You have to order it by phone.

 

[ChrisLS8]

48.50 a can

 

[Wamsutta]

48.50 a can

Where are you seeing that at? Mine was about $12.

 

[ChrisLS8]

It was sarcasm. I did see an eBay ad around that price for a vintage can can that I'm sure is dried up by now

 

[Wamsutta]

I'll dig around for the receipt. I bought one can along with the SPP837 special prybar for drawer slides.

 

[jimreed2160]

That red looks very close to generic candy apple red. I have Gladiator Premier red cabinets in my garage and have matched that color using Rustoleum "Apple Red". Less than $10 per rattlecan at HD and others.

 

[lilredex]

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=412861

 

[JesseT]

Hi Everyone!!
I am new and just getting my feet wet joining The Garage Journal. I am in the process of restoring a Snap On tool chest box. I was thinking of using Rustoleum primer before using the Snap On spray paint that comes in can. Thanks for the helpful information I found using this site>

 

[ScottsGT]

Hi Everyone!!
I am new and just getting my feet wet joining The Garage Journal. I am in the process of restoring a Snap On tool chest box. I was thinking of using Rustoleum primer before using the Snap On spray paint that comes in can. Thanks for the helpful information I found using this site>

Welcome to the forum!
Verify the Snap On spray can is not a lacquer. If it is, you need to find a lacquer primer as the base.

 

[Wamsutta]

I was thinking of using Rustoleum primer before using the Snap On spray paint that comes in can.

I tried that. It looks TERRIBLE.

For the best results, go three thin coats over bare metal. You really can't get too thin of a coat with a spray can anyway, that's why the primer ruins the job. By the way, the brand new boxes never came with primer on them.

 

[craigedmonds]

Last week I bought a 1985 KR-560 Snap-On Box
I'm in process of restoring it and have a couple of questions that maybe someone might be able to help.

1. Looking for the paint code (red) . I've seen a thread here but not sure if the PPG wet Spray Ditzler 73504 is for mid 80,s or not.

2. Wondering what opinions out there for slider lube. They are friction sliders.

I disassembled the box and now sanding and getting ready for paint.

Any comments, suggestions are most welcome!

I just bought a vintage snap-on chest.
How did you remove the chrome/silver covers on the drawers?
IS there a special trick to that?

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I tried that. It looks TERRIBLE.

For the best results, go three thin coats over bare metal. You really can't get too thin of a coat with a spray can anyway, that's why the primer ruins the job. By the way, the brand new boxes never came with primer on them.

Not sure what you did. I never had an issue with it.

I just bought a vintage snap-on chest.
How did you remove the chrome/silver covers on the drawers?
IS there a special trick to that?

Remove the drawer from the box. Place it on its side on a workbench, with the lip of the drawer over the side. Take a rubber mallet and a wooden paint stirrer. Begin gently but firmly hammering the paint stirrer on the side of the trim. Once it gets going, it will be easier to loosen. Eventually you'll drive it the width of the drawer and off of it on the ground. It may take you a little bit to get used to this. Hold the drawer tightly to the bench so the drawer trim will get the full force of the blow from the hammer.

I'm doing some drawers now. Wooden paint stick is good because it won't damage the trim piece.

 

[craigedmonds]

Remove the drawer from the box. Place it on its side on a workbench, with the lip of the drawer over the side. Take a rubber mallet and a wooden paint stirrer. Begin gently but firmly hammering the paint stirrer on the side of the trim. Once it gets going, it will be easier to loosen. Eventually you'll drive it the width of the drawer and off of it on the ground. It may take you a little bit to get used to this. Hold the drawer tightly to the bench so the drawer trim will get the full force of the blow from the hammer.

I'm doing some drawers now. Wooden paint stick is good because it won't damage the trim piece.

Thanks. Thats what I thought. The strips are really on there firm. There is like 20 drawers on the unit. Going to take ages!!!

 

[65Goat]

Best lube for toolbox drawer slides​

Best lube for toolbox drawer slides

I have an old Snap On Taco wagon tool box The slides are not the ballbearing type They are old style plain slides. I've cleaned them but they sure slide hard Any suggestions on lube? Don't use the box everyday

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Thanks. Thats what I thought. The strips are really on there firm. There is like 20 drawers on the unit. Going to take ages!!!

Once you do a couple you'll get the hang of it. When I put mine back on, I'm going to put a few drops of oil in the trim piece so it will go on easier.