Restoration of an Old US Army Footlocker | How to Restore an Old Storage Chest/Trunk

A client wanted me to strip off the paint of an old storage chest she got from a thrift store. Little did we know that it's an old US Army footlocker, which I suspect dates back to the 40's. This video shows how I restored this old trunk.
#StorageChestRestoration

[@GayHippie]

Cool. I just found a 1949 foot locker for 5 bucks. Thanks for this

[@DIYKalinga]

🙏

[@twopieboycool3292]

nice u are a good creator

[@DIYKalinga]

Hey, thanks!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

This is not a foot locker but more a transportation box for unit or personal gear. It appears to have a “tac mark”. I have one from my late father in law and WW2 vet

[@DIYKalinga]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@friendships1000]

It reminds me of my grandfather. He owns one like that and inside was a Philippine map and other items.

[@DIYKalinga]

Sending you virtual hugs... 🤗

[@Mrodgers7]

What type of paint did you use on the metal parts? I just inherited two of my grandads army trunks and lookin to paint them.

[@DIYKalinga]

Epoxy primer and then black house paint. I used acrylic, but enamel is better. The gold effect is metallic acrylic.