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Brass Finishes

 

What brass finishes are there?  

Gemini brass letters come in three finishes; brushed, polished, or oxidized.  

Brushed Finishes

Brushed Brass Brushed No 4    
Brushed  #4 Brushed (+15%)    

Polished

Polished Brass      
Polished (+50%)      

Chemically Oxidized Finishes

Light Oxidized Oxidized Dark Oxidized  
Light Oxidized (+15%) Oxidized (+15%) Dark Oxidized (+15%)  

Finish Descriptions

Brushed

 

Directionally sanded face (vertical direction standard) with 80-100 grit sandpaper

Horizontal brushed grain, random arc, and DA orbital optional

#2 - #3 (US92) industry standard

Returns are beadblasted

Aluminum is powdercoated with low gloss polyester clear

Max 72" in the direction of the grain

Polished

Flat cut metal (except Cor-Ten) is available with a polished face.

Studs are required for polishing

MINI letters can be polished without studs, though inner portions of letters such as "O" and "e" will not be polished due to being polished in a tumbler.

Polished returns are available with Premium Letters (min 3"h) for a fee

Close to a #8 finish, industry standard, near mirror. SOME GRAIN DIRECTION VISIBLE WHEN VIEWED UP CLOSE. THIS IS LARGELY UNSEEN ONCE INSTALLED.

 

30" letters/logos MAX size in one piece

30" long MAX bars in one piece

 Oxidized 

Light, Medium, or Dark only.

Directionally Sanded face, bead blasted returns, chemically treated to provide antique face look, and black returns. Low gloss clear coat.

Bronze US9 Finish

Matching an existing sign or sample will require sample is sent to Gemini for comparision.

Consider Alt-Oxidized for a cheaper alternative without sacrificing quality

Max 29" x 29"

Alt Oxidized

Light, Medium, or Dark only.

Directionally Sanded Face, bead blasted returns. Back and returns painted black.

Face treated with proprietary coating to achieve an appearance that mimics traditional chemical oxidizing.

Matching an existing sign or sample will require sample is sent to Gemini for comparision.

Patina

Bead blast face and returns, chemically treated to produce a colored aged look.

Available in traditional Verde, or Turquoise

Finish will continue to age naturally over time 

Max 29" x 29"

Premium Finishes

3" and taller
Hand Sanded Face and/or returns
Polished returns
With or without polished face


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