This is a very easy DIY using a freezer to get the look of an old retro Coca Cola cooler.

Do you love the look of the old school vintage soda coolers that stores used to have out front?

Or maybe you have an old freezer that needs a face lift.

Transform a dull and ordinary freezer into a vintage-inspired Coca-Cola masterpiece.

This easy DIY Coca Cola cooler can be made in one afternoon.

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Supplies Needed:

5 cu ft Chest Freezer

1 can Rustoleum tool box red

1 can Rustoleum hammered brown

Coca Cola vinyl decal sold on

www.retroplanet.com

painters tape

cardboard or plastic

Optional: 1 magnetic bottle opener sold on Amazon

Paint

Use spray paint with nice even passes try not to over paint or you will get runs.

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Using adhesive vinyl decals easily adds Coca-Cola branding or retro designs to the exterior, giving it an authentic vintage look without the need for complicated painting or stenciling.

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Directions DIY Coca Cola Freezer

Clean the exterior of the freezer thoroughly.
Cover the top and vents of the freezer with plastic or cardboard.
Apply two coats of red paint to the outside of the freezer and allow it to dry for 2-3 hours.
Afterward, lightly spray the edges with one pass and the bottom with brown hammered paint to create a faux rust appearance. Let it dry for two hours.
Once completely dry, relocate the freezer to its designated area and attach a vinyl decal and optional magnetic bottle opener.
Having an old credit card can be useful for smoothing out decals; take your time to apply larger decals to prevent bubbles.

Enjoy your cool retro freezer for years to come and only you will know it’s brand new!

Once your vintage-style freezer is finished, it's milkshake time!

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You could also paint the freezer green and use vintage 7Up vinyl decals or paint it blue and use vintage ice cream vinyl decals

The Coca Cola decal for this project was purchased from www.retroplanet.com I’ve purchased several items from them and they have the coolest most unique retro items!