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title: Lit Acrylic Side Lit Product Specifications, Mounting, and Installation
description: Lit acrylic side lit letters (L-500) are made of durable, UV-stable acrylic and metal back.  Lit acrylic side lit letters can be up to 24 inches.  They can be as small as 8 inches.  They are 1 1/2 inc
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June 27, 2026

# Lit Acrylic Side Lit Product Specifications, Mounting, and Installation

## Formerly known as L-500

| [**Materials**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-specifications#Materials) | [**Min/Max Heights**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-specifications#MinMaxHeights) |
| --- | --- |
| [**Depth**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-specifications#Depth) | [**Typeface/Fonts**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-specifications#TypefaceFonts) |
| [**Finishes**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-specifications#Finishes) | [**LED Options**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-specifications#LEDoptions) |
| [**Install Environment**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-specifications#InstallEnvironment) | [**Mounting and Installation**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-specifications#Mounting) |

### Materials  

#### What materials make Lit Acrylic Side Lit? 

Lit Acrylic Side Lit is made of durable, UV-stable acrylic and metal back. 

### Min/Max Heights 

#### How big can Lit Acrylic Side Lit letters and logos be? 

Lit Acrylic Side Lit can be up to 46" in one piece. 

#### How small can Lit Acrylic Side Lit letters and logos be? 

Lit Acrylic Side Lit can be made as small as 4".

### Depth 

#### How thick can Lit Acrylic Side Lit letters be? 

Lit Acrylic is only available at one thickness: 1.5"

### Typeface/fonts 

#### **Can Lit Acrylic Side Lit letters be made with custom fonts?** 

Customers can provide custom fonts and vector art for their letters and logos. We also have a selection of standard fonts to choose from if custom logos or vector art is not required.  <https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/gemini-standard-fonts?hsLang=en>

**Tip:** **[View our standard fonts here.](https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/gemini-standard-fonts?hsLang=en) ** 

- Lowercase letters are 90% of the corresponding uppercase price
- Small punctuation marks, such as commas, periods, or dashes, are 33% of the uppercase letter price

### Finishes 

#### What finishes are available for Lit Acrylic Side Lit? 

Letter faces can be painted in our **[standard](https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/standard-paint-colors?hsLang=en)** or custom colors. 

**Tip: [Learn more about our custom paint matching.](https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/custom-paint-colors?hsLang=en)** 

### LED Options 

#### Are there color options for LED lighting?  

| ![G400-White-Lux\_dark](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gemini%20Guide%20Images/Illuminated%20-%20Specialty/G400-White-Lux_dark.jpg?width=92&height=100&name=G400-White-Lux_dark.jpg) | ![G400-WarmWhite-Lux\_dark-1](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gemini%20Guide%20Images/Illuminated%20-%20Specialty/G400-WarmWhite-Lux_dark-1.jpg?width=92&height=100&name=G400-WarmWhite-Lux_dark-1.jpg) | ![G400RedLux\_dark-1](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gemini%20Guide%20Images/Illuminated%20-%20Specialty/G400RedLux_dark-1.jpg?width=92&height=100&name=G400RedLux_dark-1.jpg) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| White 6500K | Warm White 3000K | Red |

**Tip:** **[Learn about our LED package.](https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/led-options-and-package?hsLang=en)  **

### Install Environment 

#### Where can Lit Acrylic Side Lit be installed? 

Lit Acrylic Side Lit are for interior or exterior applications. Our paints are UV-resistant, allowing for long-lasting vibrancy. 

### What are the mounting options for Lit Acrylic Side Lit letters and logos?

**Note:** Every order comes with detachable stud mounting and pattern for a seamless installation. 

 

| ![l-400 mounting](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gemini%20Guide%20Images/Illuminated%20-%20Specialty/l-400%20mounting.jpg?width=150&height=171&name=l-400%20mounting.jpg) | **Detachable Stud Mount:** Backs of letters and logos include hardware to receive threaded studs via drill or tap for mounting. We include a machined two-part boss. |
| --- | --- |

#### More About Lit Acrylic Side Lit Letters and Logos

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[**Product Overview**](https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-overview?hsLang=en)

**[Project Examples](https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-project-examples?hsLang=en)**

[**Pricing**](https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/acrylic-side-lit-l-500-pricing-us?hsLang=en)

**[Product Warranty](https://5980677.hs-sites.com/knowledge/lit-acrylic-side-lit-l-500-product-warranty?hsLang=en) **

**[Design Guide](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/design-guide-lit-acrylic?hsLang=en)**

 

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