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Spray Paint Cool Box Help (7 posts / 1,721 views)
spodrod spodrod
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Post #1 8 May 2026 12:35
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hi i spray painted a Yeti cool box with Jenolite primer then Bartoline camo paint but the paint is just chipping and flaking off so i sprayed rust -oleum crystal clear topcoat as well

am i doing this wrong? kind of regretting not just forking out for a new cool box cos its cost more in spray paint !

any advice welcome
Hitman Hitman
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Post #2 8 May 2026 18:33
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Did you key the box first ? (Lightly sand all
Over then thoroughly clean it
kells kells
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Post #3 8 May 2026 19:02
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A chipped flakey spray painted cool box. Leave it as it is. Definitely give you that extra Carpy look on the bank..Now a camo tapped water bottle will put you right up there.
Singlebleep Singlebleep
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Site deviant... Post #4 11 May 2026 21:22
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Just cut your losses, and sell it cheap to someone who doesn't care what it looks like.......

In fact someone like me
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #5 11 May 2026 23:11
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Clobersauraus Clobersauraus
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Post #6 12 May 2026 20:14
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Try giving a few undercoats of bullseye 123, then your spraypaint

Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 is a popular, high-performance water-based primer, sealer, and stain-killer designed for both interior and exterior use. It is renowned for its ability to adhere to, "stick to," difficult surfaces without the need for sanding.Key FeaturesAdhesion: Excellent adhesion to glossy surfaces, PVC, fiberglass, glass, and metal without sanding.Stain Blocking: Permanently seals stains, including graffiti, grease spots, tar, and asphalt.Dry Time: Fast-drying; touch dry in 30 minutes and recoatable in 1 hour.Versatility: Suitable for drywall, plaster, wood, metal, masonry, and more.Mold/Mildew Resistant: Contains a biocide that protects the film, making it ideal for high-humidity areas like bathrooms.
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #7 13 May 2026 09:01
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You've got a really good cool box and to replace like for like won't be cheap. Instead of messing about with paint why not get a bag for it.
Camo tape another option obv, might be o.k for a while.

Taking it back to original finish and repainting will be a pain, painting over flake a short term mess.

Me, I'd be tempted to strip it back and leave it as is, and admit defeat.
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