Cooler box mods

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Ziyz

Senior Member
Kumz wrote:
Howzit Blade ,

U cant use resin & mat Directly ,it's a bit of a process ..

I did mine with Arcylic roof paint ..4 coats ... theni used Shower ceiling Paint ..3 coats ...

I kept bait in my box for 3 days at my last Provincial league ..worked like a charm..

Next week or so , i shud have a complete how too convert those boxes to good coolers .... or rather Chillers ...
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Hi Kums. Can u mail me the method for doing this conversion?
Mail to ziyadrashid@gmail.com
 
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Kumz

Sealiner
Howzit Ziyz ..
I will do a complete step by step demo here .
Apologies. i have just been too busy after hours !!!!
 
Marthin

Marthin

Sealiner
I've done one of those small styrofoam boxes. Im just struggling to get the lid to fit tighter, but the rest is nice and hard, even got a small bait cutting board ontop.
 
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Kumz

Sealiner
Marthin ,post a pic & I will try & help you ..
Or tell me how & you did your mod ???? what paint you used ??if any ????
 
Marthin

Marthin

Sealiner
i used the roof sealer with the fibres in it already... did 3 coats of the stuff. I then did 2 coats of high gloss enamel, the kind u use in bathrooms.

The end result is a bit "ruff", but it seems quite strong. I havent done the inside, it's still just clean styrofoam. didnt want to start until i had the lid sorted. The problem is u change the space inside if u just ad stuff inside the lid. (the lid is hollow that adds extra space).

I'll take a pic tonight and put it on tomorrow morning.

P.S. it's not a masterpiece, i failed art at school.
 
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Kumz

Sealiner
Marthin ,

Thanks for that ..ok you must do the inside ..
ONLY WITH PAINT !!! Only water proof paint initially
Once you paint inside & edges etc , the lid will fit better . this is a trial & error process ...

Bru..we all do what we can nothing to be ashamed about
 
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Blade

Senior Member
Hi guys, did a similar thing. used 3 coats PVA water paint. sealed nicely. BUT then i used teh roof membrane and selaer paint. actually costed a lot but didint end well. now looks like a thick towel around the styrafoam box.

What paint with the fibre did you use. NAME. and how much and where can it be bought. What quantity as well.

DId the surface get hard, and can you now apply body filler and paper smooth. and spray
 
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Kumz

Sealiner
Blade ..from my experience ... it must get hard ..
I will be using normal Bandages .Now you don't want to make it to heavy ,i wud think that body filler may just do that .
My 2c's worth ...
 
Marthin

Marthin

Sealiner
After the roofsealer with the fibre...will get the name tomorrow... i think resin with hardener is the way to go.

I will test out the options on a piece of foam.
 
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Blade

Senior Member
Kumz it didnt get very hard. actually its like a towel finish. I think ill the resin and matting, papared down fine and a light coat of body filler.

Does any one know of how much will the sheets of matting cost, resin cost ??

Thanks
 
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Kumz

Sealiner
Hi Blade ...

Resin & mat is Cheap you can get it from Tiger in Vlm ...or most spares Shops ...
Personally i wud say that resin alone initially just to get a hardish finish ..

My 2c's
 
Marthin

Marthin

Sealiner
The lid before i'm putting the teflon chopping board on
 

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Marthin

Marthin

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Here is the stuff i used with the fibre in... a much better finish than the fibre and paint idea...

 
 

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Marthin

Marthin

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u would still dent it if you pushed down with all your weight with an object or ur thumb, or if u mis-queed a shot with a tjokka hammer, but it's not going to break under normal conditions... i also added 2 pieces of the outside of an electrical cord in the holes for the line.... the box always tears here.
 
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Blade

Senior Member
Hmm . Looks good. im waying the options. first attempt im not happy with. Will try out the mat and resin style this weekend. By the way how much does teh paint with fibre cost.

I want to get a very hard finish, looking like teh safari coolers. once sprayed and polished/ Just got to make time this weekend
 
Marthin

Marthin

Sealiner
yeah i'm also looking for that hard finish... if it comes in cheaper than R500 ur still doing good... The paint cost me R70 or so...

Im going to buy polystyrene and make my own box, the way i want it
 
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