Available Colors in paint  

Basic spray colors for small signs, other colors are available for large orders and metal art.

HAMMERED COLORS (seen in this order): Gold, Silver, Blue, Deep Green, Verde Green, Red, Black, Bronze, Brown, Copper

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OUTSIDE SOURCE POWDER COATING

FOR LARGE PROJECTS AND SPECIAL ORDERS WE CAN HANDLE HAVING YOUR ITEMS POWDER COATED BY AN OUT SIDE SOURCE. CONTACT US FOR PRICING AND DETAILS.

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A "male" letter means the letter is solid..  2 piece letters like "i" may need to be modified (parts may need to be connected with a small "bridge"). In a male sign, each letter may be separate or can be connected to something like a line underneath, artwork, or border, etc.

 

 

A "female" letter is a hole. For example a ":" (colon)  is now just 2 holes.   Also, some female letters needs to be 'stenciled'. For example a "B" or "4" if not stenciled would just be a hole the shape of the OUTLINE of the letter without the inside detail. One or more small 'bridges" needs to be made to hold the inside of a female the letter in place.

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RAW/UNFINISHED STEEL  

We use the term "raw" generally to refer to steel that is not painted. There are 2 types:

Hot rolled steel begins with a dark coating. After cutting and cleaning it will have some discoloration and will rust naturally if not protected. This type of steel, unpainted, is typically seen in rusty western style signs and metal art.

We use hot rolled steel in the thicker gauges.

Cold rolled steel begins as a very silver color.  This is the type of steel can be sanded to give it an aluminum look or roughly ground to give it some texture. 

We use this type of steel in the thinner gauges.

Although all raw steel products leave our facility clean, they may even rust slightly in transit. 

How to speed up the rusting process

If you wish to speed up the rusting process, dip the item  in salt water or you can spray it with a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide solution mixed with a dash of salt (take appropriate safety precautions) .

If you wish to paint or clear coat a raw steel item wash it with soap and water then remove any surface rust with a scouring pad. Rinse and dry completely before painting. Use oil based paint or paint formulated for metal.