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Tool box Black-out
Topic Started: May 16 2011, 02:07 PM (548 Views)
Dakaddict
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When i went on the hunt for a toolbox a while back i had only three expectations. Black, slim, and functional. unfortunately, after searching high and low i was forced to settle for a chrome slim box, yet very functional for my needs. Its a Kobalt, Better built midsized truck tool box.

so a while after having it, and noticing the scar where the salesman run a razor blade down the side to open it... [WTF] , i decided to look into painting it....Black, of course. after tons of research, i read that it would both look like crap, and the paint would simply peel, or scratch right off, or wouldn't even stick in the first place. Well, i dont know if anyone here has tried it, but just in case you like the way mine looks now, heres how ya do it. [popcorn]

Simply remove the box from the truck, Use a decent steel wool, and lightly scuff the entire surface you want to paint, tape off what you dont, and shoot it. I used Rustoleum bed coating, and i will just say, it looks better than most store bought ones ive seen(in my opinion). As for durability... ive flat out THROWN and BEAT the box with sockets.... at most you get a light area where its not AS black, but no chrome shows through.

Took me 3 cans at $8 a pop, but definitely worth it. DON'T USE PLASTICOTE!
'04 Dakota QC SLT 4X4 4.7, CAI, Blacked Stock rims, re-indexed Keys, Custom step bars, Chopped Exhaust, 3" BL~~~'92 Dakota EC LE 5.2 318 bored, blacked out, Headers, stage 2 JET module, Dual exhaustPosted Image
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Heres some pics!
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'04 Dakota QC SLT 4X4 4.7, CAI, Blacked Stock rims, re-indexed Keys, Custom step bars, Chopped Exhaust, 3" BL~~~'92 Dakota EC LE 5.2 318 bored, blacked out, Headers, stage 2 JET module, Dual exhaustPosted Image
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04dak
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looks good, i think i want a tool box when my tonneau cover gets torn up and a rear slider to get the beer thats in the box. but the quadcab has such a small bed i dont know if i would like a tool box.

i see you put a body lift on, you need tires ASAP.
Edited by 04dak, May 16 2011, 11:44 PM.
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you cant fix STUPID,,, stupid
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wow like the box... i want one but i agree.. it takes up a shit ton of space...
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Dakaddict
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I thought it took up too much space when i got it [HUH] , but after i took it off to black it out, the truck jus didn't look right without it. It actually grows on ya, and it still leaves a good deal of space back there, especially since it isn't super deep, i can slide a suitcase or two up under and have all kinds of goodies in the back. Ran ta the Carolina mountains for two weeks, and had only a motorcycle trailer with bike stuff, had room to spare with the inside of the truck loaded. Plus i like being able to lock up a gas can or such without smelling up my cab. [LOL]
'04 Dakota QC SLT 4X4 4.7, CAI, Blacked Stock rims, re-indexed Keys, Custom step bars, Chopped Exhaust, 3" BL~~~'92 Dakota EC LE 5.2 318 bored, blacked out, Headers, stage 2 JET module, Dual exhaustPosted Image
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and 04.... AGREED on the tires!! 285/75R16 Dunlop Fierce Attitude M/T's goin on when i get some cash! hopefully...
'04 Dakota QC SLT 4X4 4.7, CAI, Blacked Stock rims, re-indexed Keys, Custom step bars, Chopped Exhaust, 3" BL~~~'92 Dakota EC LE 5.2 318 bored, blacked out, Headers, stage 2 JET module, Dual exhaustPosted Image
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Oppa
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looks awesome. i think im going to to that to my box.
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:headbang Yeah, thanks, i thought itd suck all of the detail out of the diamond plate, but i think it actually enhances it, gettin lots of compliments around town. B) ONLY ISSUE.... gets hot as hell in this florida sun... but still worth it
'04 Dakota QC SLT 4X4 4.7, CAI, Blacked Stock rims, re-indexed Keys, Custom step bars, Chopped Exhaust, 3" BL~~~'92 Dakota EC LE 5.2 318 bored, blacked out, Headers, stage 2 JET module, Dual exhaustPosted Image
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I like that, the toolbox looks really awesome, now I'm having ideas
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how is it holding up? I'm painting mine this weekend and was wondering if yours still looks as nice?
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Greetings Gang
I like my DeeZee box....................gull wings and a center notch................ [thumbs-up]
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Regards as always
TC B)
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I had one on mine for a while but took it off. Not enough room to haul the kids quads. And oppa I like you pic of your rig. Haven't seen it must of been away when you joined haha.

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i want to get one but just bought a tonneau cover
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