Once the wrench was out of the clamps I gave it the once over with my air powered die grinder. I purposely added in a few dings and dents. We all use our wrenches for a hammer if we are stuck under a car and need a little force in a hurry. It's much quicker than climbing out and getting the proper tool. Then I used Coastal Enterprises heavy bodied primer and a small brush to add a little more texture to the piece.
The two coats of silver paint made it look pretty good... but I wasn't quite done yet. The wrench needed a little grime and dirt in the cracks and crevices to make it look like the rest of the tools in my toolbox.
The end result is a quick dimensional sign done in less than four hours from start to finish including machine time. I think it's a sign every gear head would love to hang in their shop and be the envy of all their friends. At least that's my hope...
