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refinish tool boxes
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:26 pm
by sierra
I have a set of snap-on tool boxes that have been setting in a closed in barn for years! I'm going to try to clean them up the best I can, or get them repainted. I'm thinking about getting estimates from body shops and I need a paint color code. Does any one know a snap on color code,or is it worth the investment to get the boxes repainted. I purchased the set new in 1982. Roll cab 7 drawer# KRA380/side cabinet# KR274A/ 2 drawer section# KRA428B/ 3 drawer section# KRA429B/ top chest 9 drawer# KRA59E.
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:14 am
by Frank Murch
I used rustoleum red, Others have powder coated them. Snap on will sell you paint, but I think it is hugely expensive. I believe it is a polyurethane and can also be matched with a car paint finish. Maybe somebody has a better answer - not sure
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:50 pm
by sierra
Frank, THANKS for the reply! When I'm finished restoring the boxes I will put them in my garage and retire the tools and boxes. I'm going to start collecting more snap-on tools to add with the tools in the boxes. I also have craftsman tools and boxes that I will use and wear out.
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:10 am
by sierra
Just refinished boxes. Boxes and all drawers were sandblasted and powder coated inside and out. They look better to me now than when I purchased them in 1980. Cleaned and used original hardware. Soaked drawer slides in Evaporust, slides came out like new. Roll cab had small rust spot on bottom. After refinish, I braced inside bottom floor of roll cab with 1/8" thick aluminum plate and added 1/8" thick 1"x1" angled aluminum braces on top of aluminum plate, then thru bolted pieces together. Bolted on new 5x2 casters.
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:44 pm
by Nightshift
Beautiful refurb! They do look brand new. Good for another 30 years now before the next refurb! Bill
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:37 pm
by lecarnoplayspolo09
Hey sierra, I found an old snap on tool cart with the same end cabinet as yours has. how did you find the part number for it? because mine also has a screwdriver lock box that needs a new key.
-Thanks!
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:40 pm
by Frank Murch
Really great job!!!!!
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:01 pm
by sierra
lecarnoplayspolo09,
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, but working night shift and not getting on the computer lately. Model numbers are located on the back of the box, on the bottom. Also, I had all my old snap on receipts and I had the 1980/1982 Snap-On tool catalogs, that I matched the model numbers. I have seen old style locks/keys, on ebay.
Thanks
sierra
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:26 pm
by lecarnoplayspolo09
awesome! i found it! how much did they charge you for the paint job?
Re: refinish tool boxes
Posted: Fri May 31, 2024 7:04 pm
by Gregorygoard