Instructions / Assembly

REFINISHED TOOLBOX
MAKE A RUSTY OLD TOOLBOX LOOK GOOD AS NEW
Before
After
ITEMS
• Toolbox
• Drop Cloth
• Painter’s Tape
• Wire Brush
• Sandpaper (fine/medium)
• Lint Free Rags
• Rust-Oleum Stops Rust
Rusty Metal Primer
• Rust-Oleum Stops Rust
STEPS
1. PREPARE: Always work in a well ventilated area. Cover nearby items with a drop cloth to protect
from overspray. For rusted areas, scrub with wire brush to remove. Clean all surfaces thoroughly
with lint free rag. Gently sand the entire toolbox and tray. Once sanded, clean the toolbox with
soap and water, rinse, and let dry. Tape off any hardware or areas you do not want to paint.
2. PAINT: Toolbox: Shake can of Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Rusty Metal Primer spray paint for 1 minute
after the mixing ball begins to rattle. Hold the paint can 12-14” from the toolbox. Spray in a steady
back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. Apply 2 or more light coats a few minutes
apart. Allow 15 minutes to dry. Shake can of Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Hammered spray paint for 1
minute after the mixing ball begins to rattle. Hold the paint can 12-14” from the toolbox. Apply
1-2 light coats. Spray in a steady back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. Allow 15
minutes to dry between coats.
Tray: Shake can of Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Metallic spray paint for 1 minute after the mixing ball
begins to rattle. Hold the paint can 12-14” from the tray. Apply 1-2 light coats. Spray in a steady
back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. Allow 15 minutes to dry between coats.
3. FINISH: Allow toolbox to dry for approximately 24 hours.
Transform a rusted piece into a treasured tool. Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Rusty Metal Primer
adheres directly to rust and instantly covers imperfections. Add Stops Rust modern finishes to
make something old look new again.
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As shown Stops Rust
Rusty Metal Primer,
Stops Rust Hammered
Black, Stops Rust
Metallic Silver
Always thoroughly review directions on the package before using any product.
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