Hauppauge Fire Dept SIGN

The Hauppauge Fire Department made there own sign from half-inch plate steel many years ago. They had it painted with lettering enamel, sign paint. It didn't last.

Captain John Kogel and Dennis Cameron asked me to upgrade the sign using automotive paints.

I had the sign sandblasted to remove the old paint and create a rougher surface for adhesion. Using an etching primer, which "bites" into steel, then a urethane primer with hardener on top to smooth out the surface, its also waterproof for protection.

The artwork was modernized and then using airbrush techniques a realistic logo and 3-D lettering was created. The complete sign was then clear coated using automotive urethane. Years later it still looks great.