Coca Cola wooden bench project

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I am going to try to restore this bench and am trying to decide between painting the slats or staining the wood.  I also don't know if I should try to repaint the 'Coca Cola' logo or leave it slightly weathered.  Any advice?  There is also a slat missing in the back which I need to replace.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

This piece is truly amazing and unique. Personally I would stain the bench but leave the vintage look on the sign.

Cheryl · Answer

I also would just stain the bench and leave the coca cola sign as is. If painted, it would take away the value. I love the piece. My dad, who passed away 2 years ago, worked for Coca Cola for years!

Susan Browne · Answer

Thanks. I was thinking of painting the wood, but staining it sounds better.

The Redesign Habit · Answer

I would gently redo the wood and leave the logo weathered. You can gently sand it to remove really rough spots and then slightly stain the wood and leave it looking kind of weathered too and then seal it really well with a clear finish. This will protect the wood and protect you from splinters, etc. but still keep the integrity of the piece. Its age is kind of what gives it so much personality. I am jealous...this is such a beautiful piece!

MN Mom · Answer

I'm with Cheryl, stain the bench and enjoy the weathered signage. Very cool piece!

Nancy · Answer

This bench could look fabulous if the wood is gently refinished.  Do not attempt to clean, paint or restore the Coca Cola sign.  I sometimes use a bit of Vaseline on an old sign to gently clean it.    Do not stain the bench too dark.  Many Coca Cola collectors would love to own this bench.  Go easy on the sanding.  Hand sanding only, a power sander would probably take too much of the wood off.  Can't really tell if it is a soft or hard wood.  Test your stain underneath before attempting to cover the entire bench.  Be patient and you will own a great piece.  Try to find out what type of wood it is made of and match your replacement slat to it.

Mark · Answer

We have two one we had redone and the other we left as is.

Rick Pyle · Answer

Does anyone know we're I can buy a wood kit for one to restore

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