Explain this to me - old toolbox

f5journal · 12-06-2011, 02:26 PM

So, I'm cleaning up and painting my Craftsman toolbox from the mid '70's so that it will look decent on top of my new tool chest

The smaller drawers looked fairly decent and I planned on only polishing the aluminum pulls and painting the exposed face of the drawers

So, I decide to throw them in the dishwasher to knockoff some of the dirt. Mind you this is just the 6" x 12" deep little drawers shown below

So, explain why all the paint, every bit disappeared. No odor, no smoke no evidence in the dishwasher.

Yes, that's perfectly bare metal with some rust already.

Before and after pics

BowtieBelle · 12-06-2011, 02:30 PM

Water-based paint?

The Stig · 12-06-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Water-based paint?

that's really weird.

f5journal · 12-06-2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Water-based paint?

On a Craftman toolbox from the 70's. I've wiped that thing down with acetone before to get paint overspray off..

All I can figure is some weird reaction with the detergent. Cascade powder I think

helmincamaro · 12-06-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by f5journal

On a Craftman toolbox from the 70's. I've wiped that thing down with acetone before to get paint overspray off..

All I can figure is some weird reaction with the detergent. Cascade powder I think

it'll take the paint off your tool box, but it won't take the food off your dishes... go figure

. Ohh, and rust happens quick

Rockin the BlueSS · 12-06-2011, 04:08 PM

one hell of a dishwasher! must be the binford 2000 model!

SnoopyAce7 · 12-06-2011, 04:45 PM

i call paranormal activity on this one.

2ndgenz28 · 12-06-2011, 05:00 PM

A dish washer may go through extreme temp changes quicker then the paint could keep up with the metal.

Redemption · 12-06-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

A dish washer may go through extreme temp changes quicker then the paint could keep up with the metal.

This

Now, quick, clean the dishwasher before the old lady sees what you did!!

f5journal · 12-07-2011, 08:32 AM

For those of you laying awake thinking about this thread, I believe I have part of the answer. Looking at the larger drawers that I did not wash, it seems that the drawers are not actually painted. They apparently are anodized or "blued" like a gun barrel. They are a very dark grey color, but on close inspection you really cannnot detect any thickness to the coating.

Additionally, I had done some sample rattle can swatches for color match on the bottom of one of the drawers. That paint was not even touched.

So, case closed. Some sort or reaction with the detergent or simple temperature thing. But it did not actually strip paint.

11BEE · 12-07-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockin the BlueSS

one hell of a dishwasher! must be the binford 2000 model!

Ho Ho Ho is Time the Toolman Voice!

dolt45 · 12-07-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockin the BlueSS

one hell of a dishwasher! must be the binford 2000 model!

Thank you. I needed a laugh this morning.

12-06-2011, 02:26 PM	#1
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	Explain this to me - old toolbox So, I'm cleaning up and painting my Craftsman toolbox from the mid '70's so that it will look decent on top of my new tool chest The smaller drawers looked fairly decent and I planned on only polishing the aluminum pulls and painting the exposed face of the drawers So, I decide to throw them in the dishwasher to knockoff some of the dirt. Mind you this is just the 6" x 12" deep little drawers shown below So, explain why all the paint, every bit disappeared. No odor, no smoke no evidence in the dishwasher. Yes, that's perfectly bare metal with some rust already. Before and after pics Attached Images

12-06-2011, 02:30 PM	#2
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12-06-2011, 04:08 PM	#6
Rockin the BlueSS The New Guy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 1,147	one hell of a dishwasher! must be the binford 2000 model! __________________ Wiper Reservoir Relocation Thread

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f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	For those of you laying awake thinking about this thread, I believe I have part of the answer. Looking at the larger drawers that I did not wash, it seems that the drawers are not actually painted. They apparently are anodized or "blued" like a gun barrel. They are a very dark grey color, but on close inspection you really cannnot detect any thickness to the coating. Additionally, I had done some sample rattle can swatches for color match on the bottom of one of the drawers. That paint was not even touched. So, case closed. Some sort or reaction with the detergent or simple temperature thing. But it did not actually strip paint.