Vintage cooler to use on my boats

Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61162

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	My sister just give me this old cooler from the 50s my great uncle had. It needs some sandblasting and paint. I would like to save the writing on it. Anyone have an idea how I can do this ?? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61163

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	You have got to save the writing!! You just gotta!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61164

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Someone on here or another site said something about liquid mask instead of masking tape. I'm going to check on that.I'm trying to find some vintage accessories to set in the boat for car shows when I pull it behind my 65 truck. I have some other stuff and thought this cooler would be something I could also use at the lake.Here's the other things I've got so far.The cushions and rope fenders were in the Crestliner when I got it.I'm going to be on the look out for some old wooden skis like my dad used to ski on. (Adirondack?)

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61165

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Sweet those look awesome!!!!!! I've heard of the liquid mask but don't know how good it is. If your going to blast, you'll probably have to lay on a couple of layers. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61168

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Waterwings wrote:

Sweet those look awesome!!!!!! I've heard of the liquid mask but don't know how good it is. If your going to blast, you'll probably have to lay on a couple of layers.

Bob

Thanks Bob,I figure I'll not blast close to the writing and just fog in around the writing with paint if I can find the fluid masking. I definitely don't want to lose the writing, littlefin.

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61176

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VERY cool cooler... Yes, the lettering HAS To stay!

None of the liquid masks I've worked with would stand up to any kind of blasting. If it were mine, I'd make a cover for the text area, with nice rounded edges... Blast the rest of the cooler, but leave that whole area (including the red) untouched, then paint... It would look like a decal, but you'd be SURE you didn't damage the coolest part of it!

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61188

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That's what I was thinking about the masking Andrew. Just blast around it. I also thought of taping tight around the writing and leaving the red alone inside the letters. If I could find a red real close in color,I'd be happy. Ford Cardinal red and a GM red are close. Rustoleum Safety red is a little too orange. I know the original red has darkened up some. Do you know where to get the liquid mask, Andrew? jim

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61196

joenawlins Offline Contributing Member Posts: 554 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 0	I'd either have it traced and done by airbrush person or trace and have a vinyl replacement made. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61222

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They've got it at most arts/crafts stores, and any place that sells airbrush supplies. It'll either be called liquid masking or liquid frisket. I can guarantee you that none of it I've ever run across will stand up to any kind of blasting, though- It's just too soft for that! It's like rubber cement that's a little tougher than 'normal'...

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61255

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www.amazon.com/3020-Liquid-Masking-Film-32/dp/B000X4OLZ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336973328&sr=8-1

Bham Rick has used this product with good results but it was on raised script on his Dorsett San Juan. I'd either take it to a company that does vinyl transfers before blasting or do a tracing to have an exact copy. You could also take it to an auto paint supplier before blasting and have them custom mix match the original red if you choose to mask around the script.

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61256

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	hi jim,check out zazzle.com,just take a good picture of the script,then make a bumper sticker with the script,then cut it out of the bumper sticker,just a suggestion.john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61260

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Talk to a sign maker about putting them back on or making a stencil to do it yourself. It would look as a new one. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 6 months ago #61324

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Thanks to all for your ideas on this. I'm going to check at a place I know local that does vinyl decals.I've decided I'd really like to fix all the little dents, pits and scratches and paint the whole thing and make it look new. I'm just not into patina lol. I want it to be fresh to use on my boats.When I get done with it I'll post some pics. jim

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #64941

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Well I finally got back on this and decided to tape off the original decal. I first sand blasted it. Then I fixed every dent and blemish I could see(and still missed a few. lol)Next I primed it with SEM high build primer"good stuff". Watersanded and painted it with Rustoleum Regal red. Finally,I will touch up/fill in the letters with a white paint marker later. Some pics....

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #64945

littlefin Offline Contributing Member Posts: 397 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 0	How do I say this with out getting in trouble? Oh well here it goes:.........NICE CHEST! That looks just great. Your did a very nice job on that. It looks brand new, but still holds it's charm. Good work. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #64950

jepstr67 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 649 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	Somehow, I just don't see my son restoring a plastic Igloo cooler in 2039. That is one fine looking accessory. A job well done! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #64959

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	very nice job jim,it came out great,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #64964

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Thanks guys, I still need to touch up the letters some ,but gonna let it set up real good before that.jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #64965

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Since I cannot see the whole picture but I am sure looking at your boat would be just like stepping back 50 years. And that's as cool as you can get. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #64966

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	Brilliant! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #64980

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	I agree, VERY well done Jim. One thing you may want to consider to both protect the floor of your boat and the bottom of the cooler - Use some clear door edge molding or split rubber (clear) hose on the bottom lip of the cooler (if there is one).? Just a thought...... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #65013

Shelby18 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 436 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 0	Wow, that came out great! Nothing like pulling a cool one out of a fine looking chest! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #65036

Homebrew Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 41 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Beautiful, nice job. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #65038

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Good idea Mark,that thing will slide all over the place in the aristocraft. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #65285

jim18611865 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 387 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	I think I know what my new project is. What color did you finally use? Does yours have the handy dandy beverage opener? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #65568

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jim18611865 wrote:

I think I know what my new project is.
What color did you finally use?

Does yours have the handy dandy beverage opener?

Sorry jim, I haven't checked back on this post in a while. I used rustoleum 7765 regal red. It matched up closer to the old color better than their safety red, but the red on yours looks lighter than mine. Man,I feel for you if your going to tape off the writing and eskimo

,but that's what make them pop. Yes mine has the bottle opener on the side like yours,but is held on by a hook and a screw.

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #65602

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Thanks, mine is likey faded from use. That color you used looks great!
The gasket is still good, but under it is a lot of rust. Galvanized inside.
My mother remembers this thing, as I got it from my grandparents "estate" after my grandmother passed. Glad I kept it.
Apparently these were the styrofoam cooler of the day. I may go the decal route, as I want to keep the Eskimo.

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #65683

floyd066 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	The cooler looks fantastic!!!! A job well done. I'm looking to pick up a Pepsi Cooler like yours for my 56 Chrysler and my 58 Reinell. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #66979

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great looking coolers guys,look what i found,a 1950's "camp cooler",in great shape im going to take it to buffalo for the boat show,and keep our sodas cool.
it has a couple of scratches and a ding or two,but even the seal is still good.
the inside is galvanized and good condition,john

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #66985

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	I got a couple vintage Stanley Stainless steel thermos with corks and brass lids. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #67086

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Nice find,John. That cooler is in great shape. If mine had been that good I wouldn't have redone it. Robert,I bet that's a lot better that those old glass lined thermos bottles. jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #67094

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	thanks jim,im not going to restore it,i will leave it alone,but if i did it wouldnt be half as good as the restoration you did on yours. robert nice thrmoses,even the one with your reflection shirtless,lol,just kidding buddy,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #67096

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Guys,when I take a pic of a chrome object,I always have a shirt on so I won't be mistaken for a fuzzy Buddha statue Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #67097

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Thanks John. I have to say nothing I do turns out perfect. From what I've seen of your work, I'd say it is the other way around.jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #67117

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	I had just jumped out of the shower after painting the boat and then that 96 F-150. Yesterday was busy. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Vintage cooler to use on my boats 12 years 3 months ago #67184

jepstr67 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 649 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	Jim L wrote: Guys,when I take a pic of a chrome object,I always have a shirt on so I won't be mistaken for a fuzzy Buddha statue That is a trally good tip. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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