Vintage Cooler Jockey Box build

sucanushie · Post by **sucanushie** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:03 pm

Does anyone know anyone in halifax that may be able to restore an old metal cooler.

I'd say it just needs some paint and a clear coat. I was thinking maybe an auto body shop, but I doubt they would want the job.

Looking to build a cool Jockey box with it.

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jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:15 pm

I think you could do that pretty easily at home. A shaker can will give you a nice finish if you're patient, thorough and don't mind doing lots of colour sanding.

GuingesRock · Post by **GuingesRock** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:32 pm

I'd try to get an exact colour match.

sucanushie · Post by **sucanushie** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 3:36 pm

I'd like to paint it Robin Egg Blue

Nice vintage color

bluenose · Post by **bluenose** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 3:40 pm

like Jeff said, you could do a decent job with a spray can if you can find the colour you like in a metal paint.

If it were me, I'd use some steel wool to remove any loose paint and/or rust. Then I'd use some metal primer, either spray or brush on. If brush on, I'd use a foam brush. Then I'd apply the spraypaint in several thin coats. Then a couple of glossy clearcoats.

But that's just how I'd do it. YMMV

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:00 pm

bluenose wrote:like Jeff said, you could do a decent job with a spray can if you can find the colour you like in a metal paint.

If it were me, I'd use some steel wool to remove any loose paint and/or rust. Then I'd use some metal primer, either spray or brush on. If brush on, I'd use a foam brush. Then I'd apply the spraypaint in several thin coats. Then a couple of glossy clearcoats.

But that's just how I'd do it. YMMV

sucanushie · Post by **sucanushie** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:18 pm

Thanks for the feedback guys...

Maybe a weekend project

ETA: Maybe a mod can move this to the DIY forum

CorneliusAlphonse · Post by **CorneliusAlphonse** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:58 pm

yeah bluenose is right. ive had good luck with tremclad and rustoleum, i prefer tremclad but they dont have much for colour options. the biggest thing with the spray coats is to use thin coats, and follow the instructions closely - i put on too many coats (one per day for like a week to get primer/white/colour/clear all on) then i had to leave it in my car in the sun for a while before it really cured properly hard. still not too sure about it.

sucanushie · Post by **sucanushie** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 2:07 pm

Cooler all painted and ready for some taps.

Took it right down to the metal. Coils fit perfectly in it!

Would a MOD mind moving this to the DIY form?

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jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 2:11 pm

Nicely done!

Post by **chalmers** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:32 pm

Moved, though to keep in the spirit of DIY, some details on the steps you ended up taking would help folks thinking of doing the same.
Cheers!

CorneliusAlphonse · Post by **CorneliusAlphonse** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:11 pm

those coils look awesome

jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:19 pm

yeah buddy

Post by **LeafMan66_67** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:30 pm

Nice job, right down to the original color of the cooler.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:49 pm

Looks great! Looming forward to seeing the finished product.

sucanushie · Post by **sucanushie** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 6:55 pm

Thanks guys.

So far I just stripped the original paint or with some paint remover and steel wool. Use a tremclad primer and then used krylon blue ocean breeze paint and then clear coat.

I got the coils from UBS. A friend was able to order from them. They are 120 feet SS.

Next step is to the taps on and hooked up.

Post by **mr x** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:03 pm

What is ubs?

sucanushie · Post by **sucanushie** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:12 pm

Sorry meant to say UBC

redoubt · Post by **redoubt** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:50 pm

Very cool, looks great!

-Keely.

dexter · Post by **dexter** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:50 pm

That's sweet looking,nice work!

sucanushie · Post by **sucanushie** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:13 pm

Got the Jockey Box finished tonight...

Thanks to Dave from Everwood for letting me use his tools.

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jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:38 pm

Looks even cooler in person

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