Question Oxidation on Toolbox - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

JRJ04 · 06-29-2011, 10:16 PM

Hey guys,

I bought a UWS Toolbox from a buddy that is about 5 years old. The thing is in great shape, opens and closes like a dream and all the latches are good. Its a low profile black one.

My only problem is that the top has obviously got some oxidation/fading from being exposed to the elements. What can I do to attempt to restore it back to its original state (or close to it)?

I have to believe this is a common problem that people have had.

Any help would be appreciated!

DaveBen · 06-29-2011, 11:22 PM

Treat it like a car or truck, wash and polish the box and protect with a coat of good wax.

Dave

JRJ04 · 06-30-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveBen

Treat it like a car or truck, wash and polish the box and protect with a coat of good wax.

Dave

Thats it? I figured it would be more difficult that that...

DaveBen · 06-30-2011, 09:08 AM

Ultimately, it might take a re-paint, but try this first.

Dave

06-29-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
JRJ04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,608 Thanks: 5 Thanked 70 Times in 69 Posts	Oxidation on Toolbox Hey guys, I bought a UWS Toolbox from a buddy that is about 5 years old. The thing is in great shape, opens and closes like a dream and all the latches are good. Its a low profile black one. My only problem is that the top has obviously got some oxidation/fading from being exposed to the elements. What can I do to attempt to restore it back to its original state (or close to it)? I have to believe this is a common problem that people have had. Any help would be appreciated! __________________ Jourdan 2011 F250 FX4 King Ranch, 6.7L LOADED SOLD: 2002 F250 Lariat 4x4, 7.3L DIY Intake w/ Pete's filter cover, Zoodad, 4 inch exhaust turbo to tip, DP Tuner F5 (no start, stock, high idle, 60hp tow, 80hp econo, 120 hp race), Isspro Gauges: egt, boost, tranny (thank you girlfriend!), Dieselsite Coolant Filter, AIH Delete, HPX Line, in-tank & pre-pump mods, FPR shimmed to 70 psi, Hawk Brake Pads and Powerslot Rotors, Dieselsite WW, new turbo at 150k, Royal Purple in the driveline, Rhino Bedliner, 285/75 BFG AT's, Power/Heated Trailer Tow Mirrors, Bilstein Shocks, 203* T-Stat, Dieselsite Billet T-Stat Housing, Door Seal Mod, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Passport 9500i hardwired in w/ smartcord, A toolbox full of goodies and a few other things here and there

06-29-2011, 11:22 PM	#2
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,875 Thanks: 127 Thanked 507 Times in 490 Posts	Treat it like a car or truck, wash and polish the box and protect with a coat of good wax. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

06-30-2011, 09:08 AM	#4
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,875 Thanks: 127 Thanked 507 Times in 490 Posts	Ultimately, it might take a re-paint, but try this first. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

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