What does everyone do to the inside of the aluminum tool boxes to keep tehm from turning everything black from oxidation?

 

My last toolbox did this and I swore off aluminum ,but now I have another one. Maybe a bed coating inside would help, at least I am going to give it a try.

 

Dang I thought this was going to be about the outside oxidation, for the inside I don't worry about it but would suggest a regular toolbox liner. The outside on the other hand is another story. My brother did this to my old box when he put it on his truck this spring, the box is 5 years old and been outside every day of those 5 years.

Left side is clean, right side is oxidized



All done

 

I went to J.C. Whitney and here is a liner they sell which says it will work on Aluminum.


The latest advance in truck bed protection! Adds a skid-resistant surface to truck bed. Bonds and seals all surfaces to prevent rust. Waterproof and super resistant to oil, gasoline, solvents and chemicals. Flexible—won't chip, flake or peel. Repairable—bonds to itself. Countless other uses include automotive undercoating, trailers, 4x4 tubs, marine decks, walkways, steps and more. Great for metal, aluminum, concrete, wood, asphalt, plastic, rubber and fiberglass. Kit includes everything you'll need: a gallon of protective coating; application brush; 2 rollers; roller handle; abrasive pad (to prepare truck bed); can opener. One gallon of Herculiner™ will protect one 6-ft. truck bed; longer beds require an additional quart of coating (sold separately).

Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Prep—clean, scuff and mask the bad

Apply—simply brush, roll or spray on

Let dry—dries to the touch in 1 to 4 hours

 

I used a self adhesive water proofing membraine that I had left over....black rubber in consistancy.....anti skid.....I had gotten it from Whilte Cap for a project.

 

06 diesel what did he use to clean it do you know? thanks

 

I took the easy way out. We had 2 plastic tubs that fit perfert with an old milk crate, now the tool box is PVC lined.

 

He used Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish with a high speed buffer. It took a long time to get that shiny but he is persistent.

 

I used the rubber mesh type matt thats meant for a regular mechanics tool box. I paid like 6 bucks for a roll of it at lowes. It just happened to be the right width so I just cut it to length. It just lays in the bottom but it don't slide or bunch up so thats all that matters.

 

I just used an old piece of carpet on the bottom of mine. S100 is a great cleaner for aluminium, spary on and hose off, at least it worked for the cases on motorcycles in a different life.

 

Zoop Seal.