Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 07-30-2010, 06:03 AM
jaywmu08 jaywmu08 is offline
CRABGRASS!
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 84
Default Painting a Toolbox

Just got a good deal on a diamond plate toolbox off of craigslist, i want to paint it black but i'm worried spray paint would scratch off too easy. Would a roll on bed liner work better, or would one of the fancier spray cans for metal hold up just fine? I don't mind respraying after a few years if a have to.
__________________
2005 fx4 level 2
Rhino'd Westin Brush Guard w/ Daylighters
Line x'd Bed
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-30-2010, 06:24 AM
FX4 FX4 is offline
I make paint shine!
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 842
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

Roll on liner a Tool Box?
__________________
2002 Ranger XLT FX4

Got new wheels? Post them here: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/wheel...ence-page.html
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-30-2010, 07:18 AM
ranger5572 ranger5572 is offline
2004 XLT with a few mods
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 312
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

I think the roll-onn liner deal would work...I think the main thing is to scratch the surface a bit to give the paint something to grab onto. They sanded my bed before spraying the Line-X on it. Spray paint cans recommend using a fine-grit sandpaper before painting the surface too. I'd get a drill and a wire brush doo-hicky and run it all over teh surface before putting anything on it.
__________________
2004 XLT 4.0 4x4, 3" PA body lift, 32" BFG M/Ts, Dick Cepek DC-2 wheels, Euro tailights, self-painted headlight mod, NAV/DVD/XM/iPod stereo (Pioneer AVIC-D3), Line-X, Westin step bars, AVS bug shield and window vents
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-30-2010, 08:50 AM
jaywmu08 jaywmu08 is offline
CRABGRASS!
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 84
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

Quote:
Originally Posted by FX4 View Post
Why not? it will keep it looking nice for awhile.
__________________
2005 fx4 level 2
Rhino'd Westin Brush Guard w/ Daylighters
Line x'd Bed
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-30-2010, 11:44 AM
MattFetters MattFetters is offline
Ford Tough
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 427
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

haha he was posting a link, click it.


i did this to one of my boxes, used a herculiner kit from walmart actually. worked great, the only thing is ditch the scotch pad they give you and pick up some heavy grit sandpaper and sand it yourself really heavily. you won't regret it
__________________
2003 v6 3.0
mods: blinker mod, hella 500ff's behind grille, blacked out grille, k&n intake, throttle body spacer, pioneer headunit and alpine sub w/ JL amp, 3" body lift, flowmaster super 40 dumped, police scanner, Red LED bars under dash
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-30-2010, 06:09 PM
jaywmu08 jaywmu08 is offline
CRABGRASS!
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 84
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

[QUOTE=MattFetters;163979]haha he was posting a link, click it.


i did this to one of my boxes, used a herculiner kit from walmart actually. worked great, the only thing is ditch the scotch pad they give you and pick up some heavy grit sandpaper and sand it yourself


Now i feel like a *******....Especially since i wrote a reply in that thread, forgot all about it. Anyway i cleaned it, sanded the crap out of it, and cleaned it again. Now i just need to paint it with something.
__________________
2005 fx4 level 2
Rhino'd Westin Brush Guard w/ Daylighters
Line x'd Bed
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-30-2010, 07:34 PM
MattFetters MattFetters is offline
Ford Tough
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 427
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

herculiner!!
__________________
2003 v6 3.0
mods: blinker mod, hella 500ff's behind grille, blacked out grille, k&n intake, throttle body spacer, pioneer headunit and alpine sub w/ JL amp, 3" body lift, flowmaster super 40 dumped, police scanner, Red LED bars under dash
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-30-2010, 09:12 PM
dixie_boysles dixie_boysles is offline
5.Oh All the way

 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,603
Send a message via Yahoo to dixie_boysles
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

one thing to consider, you're painting RAW aluminum. if it were me, and i have experience with this matter because I have researched the matter through and through. I am painting an aluminum jon boat and have talked to many people who have done the same. IF you paint or roll onto the bare aluminum, its not going to stick very well and if it does, it wont last.

What you need to do it to clean the surface good, then scuff it up with steel wook or whatever, then wipe down with mineral spirits. once dry, you take Nason (made my Dupont) SELF-ETCHING primer and paint the whole toolbox with it. put on two coats. you can even buy it in black. you can get this at O'Reilly Auto Parts. once dry, you are ready for paint or liner or whatever. THe self etching primer really adheres to the bare metal. thats just me though, do what you want.
__________________
2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White


Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 07-31-2010, 03:05 PM
joldtown joldtown is offline
White Trash Ballin' MFer
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 764
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

I agree with Scott on etching the aluminum. Spent years working a metal plating shop, and EVERY piece of raw aluminum that came through the door, regardless of the process it got was etched first. Reason being is that aluminum is not a very porous material, so therefore it doesn't have the capability to "absorb" coatings very well. Etching does exactly what it says. Though I've never personally used the product he's talking about, I would imagine it is basically an etching agent and sort of primer in one.
__________________
'02 XLT ext. cab 4.0 4x4 Off Road
Usual mods
Unusual color
Only a real man can pimp DWB

Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
What really impresses us is power, originality within reason, and a nice clean rig that makes us say "damn!"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Sport
ew, don't touch me smakes
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-31-2010, 05:10 PM
jaywmu08 jaywmu08 is offline
CRABGRASS!
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 84
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

I just primed it with a zinc chromate primer. It is made for painting aluminum, hopefully this does the trick. i spent alot of time last night preping it. It has been cleaned and sanded a few times. I will put the final black coat on tomorrow. i bought an industrial strenght enamel metal paint for that. i only paid 75 for the box which is a low profile kobalt in nice shape, and 30 for paint and primer. After all the work i've put into this little project i hope it turns out nice.
__________________
2005 fx4 level 2
Rhino'd Westin Brush Guard w/ Daylighters
Line x'd Bed
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 07-31-2010, 08:19 PM
dixie_boysles dixie_boysles is offline
5.Oh All the way

 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,603
Send a message via Yahoo to dixie_boysles
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

yeah forgot about that paint too! that works! If alot of guys use it on their boats covered in enamal paint and it holds up, then it should hold up on a toolbox that doesnt see water or rocks
__________________
2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White


Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 08-01-2010, 04:02 AM
jaywmu08 jaywmu08 is offline
CRABGRASS!
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 84
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

What did you mean by water? Rain? Snow? I guess i assumed that since the primer i got was made for boats it would be fine getting wet. I'm thinking i will have my tonneau cover on in the winter, so it shouldn't see snow.
__________________
2005 fx4 level 2
Rhino'd Westin Brush Guard w/ Daylighters
Line x'd Bed
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 08-01-2010, 09:38 AM
dixie_boysles dixie_boysles is offline
5.Oh All the way

 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,603
Send a message via Yahoo to dixie_boysles
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

Quote:
Originally Posted by jaywmu08 View Post
What did you mean by water? Rain? Snow? I guess i assumed that since the primer i got was made for boats it would be fine getting wet. I'm thinking i will have my tonneau cover on in the winter, so it shouldn't see snow.
i meant a boat is submerged in water and the paint holds well when youve done the prep work that youhave

rain and snow isnt the same as being submerged in it, i think your paint job will hold up well
__________________
2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White


Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 08-01-2010, 11:42 AM
jaywmu08 jaywmu08 is offline
CRABGRASS!
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 84
Default Re: Painting a Toolbox

I may have goofed. Just put my first coat of gloss black enamel on and it bubbled like when you try to paint a latex based over a oil based. It's not bad, after a few minutes of drying you can't tell unless you get really close. I think i will let the first coat dry, do a light sand, and paint again. If that doesn't work i can always get a herculiner kit.
__________________
2005 fx4 level 2
Rhino'd Westin Brush Guard w/ Daylighters
Line x'd Bed
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Cheap Toolbox BigT8600 Exterior Tech 27 09-06-2012 04:30 AM
My New Toolbox! Falco51 Vehicle Snapshots 14 05-19-2010 07:19 PM
Toolbox Bigblackstang Exterior Tech 3 04-26-2010 08:40 PM
Toolbox sizes kansasboy91 Exterior Tech 1 03-30-2010 10:33 AM
Whats In Your Toolbox? XLT08 General Ford Ranger Discussion 22 02-23-2010 10:38 PM