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Re: neon on the boob tube...

Posted By: Don Miner
Date: Monday, 18 July 2011, at 11:28 a.m.

In Response To: Re: neon on the boob tube... (neontek)


> *****************************************

> I did some searching... here's a link of the
> video.

>
> http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration/videos/playlists/full-episodes#american-restoration-the-pick-the-pawn-and-the-polish
> You can see the sign they are restoring
> early in the video, but the NEON shop visit
> starts around 13:40.

> Looking at the finished sign i was surprised
> to see each letter made in individual units
> with multiple surface jumps. I would have
> guessed there were 2 letters per unit
> originally.
> I also would have painted over the black
> blockout paint with white to blend in with
> the white copy on the sign (but then, maybe
> the shop was not aware of the signs painted
> copy color). Video did not state who did the
> wiring/assembly.

> Tony D.
Got, to agree with you Tony, it looks a little un-professional to boot. I am a 50 year veteran bender, installer etc. That sign would never have left my shop in that condition. If this is typical of what's going out the door these days, it is no wonder the neon industry is in a nose dive! We all need to stop and smell the neon gas a little more. Peace, Don


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