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Marlin
07-27-2010, 18:07
So, after nearly 12 years of sitting out in the weather, being toss around trucks, beat on at various jobsites, and sitting in the back for the last 3 years. The time has come to restore this to it's former glory. Or, a little better.

http://i31.tinypic.com/2pzd2sy.jpg


http://i29.tinypic.com/n6c1ts.jpg
Irving
07-27-2010, 20:08
I've got most of a can of silver spray paint if you need it.
Marlin
07-27-2010, 20:13
Thanks Stu, I'm sure that will do the trick...[Tooth]
Irving
07-27-2010, 20:38
A white Chevy Blazer was tailgating me while hauling ass North up Federal tonight around 6:00 pm-ish today. I saw the driver but couldn't tell if it was you or not.


Now back on topic. Are you going to just sand it down and repaint it or what? I guess I've never really thought of what goes into "restoring" a metal box. I have a snap on tool box that is in worse condition. Are you going to keep it the same color? Any flames? In the words of Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, "It looks like my pool is tearin' ass around the back yard, but it's just sittin' there!"
Marlin
07-27-2010, 20:45
Nope innocent of that. I was home at 6.

Yeah, sand it down, fix a few rust spots, and repair the hinge.
Irving
07-27-2010, 20:49
What about a liner for inside the drawers? Also, while you're at it, you should rig it up to play your favorite song* when you open the top. Or a little camera to take a picture of whoever is stealing your tools.










* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6JiRWht3wc
Marlin
07-27-2010, 20:51
Yeah, Not going to happen with that song..
jerrymrc
07-27-2010, 21:01
Funny this comes up. One of my co workers got a crash cart for work but he had to paint it another color than the blue it was. Having a little paint around I told him that I had some orange.

First pic after the "Orbit Orange" that was a 70-71 GTO judge color. I could not leave well enough alone so tomorrow I will post a pic after the enhancements. Just broke it up a little.
Byte Stryke
07-27-2010, 21:12
A white Chevy Blazer was tailgating me while hauling ass North up Federal tonight around 6:00 pm-ish today. I saw the driver but couldn't tell if it was you or not.



did it have an NRA Sticker on one side, and American Flag Sticker and Veteran Plates?

Marlins Blazer has a Twin...

[Muaha]
Great-Kazoo
07-27-2010, 21:22
soda blast it. wash it down real good then air dry with an air hose to remove any remaining residue. then...................................bed liner or bomb can it with rustoelum BBQ flat black.
Irving
07-27-2010, 22:20
You should blue it.
Mtn.man
07-27-2010, 22:25
They make a rattle can bed liner paint, awsome and tough, did our boxes with it.
ChunkyMonkey
07-27-2010, 23:09
Funny this comes up. One of my co workers got a crash cart for work but he had to paint it another color than the blue it was. Having a little paint around I told him that I had some orange.

First pic after the "Orbit Orange" that was a 70-71 GTO judge color. I could not leave well enough alone so tomorrow I will post a pic after the enhancements. Just broke it up a little.

That thing needs a racing stripe!!
jerrymrc
07-28-2010, 10:12
That thing needs a racing stripe!!

New pic when I get home.
jerrymrc
07-28-2010, 17:25
The $5 paint job. The Orange is some that back when I had a Judge I bought a qt each of lacquer from PPG and Dupont. Got to use it over 20 years later.....

Rattle can charcoal fade with a gold pinstripe. It sits around here much longer and I will do more crap to it. ;)
sniper7
07-28-2010, 23:31
go to walmart and get a bunch of the $1 spray paint.

sand it down or if you have access to a sand blaster do that. prime, spray, clear coat and you are done! then put a ton of pro gun stickers all over it, and some anti-obama ones too[Beer]