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the design
UV COLORLAST
At the time, Claude Neon
requested full-painted logos. If
their customer was looking to
recreate the logos, Gemini’s UV
CASE STUDY
Claude Neon set up files to-size and sent them to Gemini to be
reviewed by a Gemini layout artist. Everyone worked in tandem
to ensure quick communication for fast turnaround times on
art proofs and approvals, which helped immensely to keep the
project on track.
Colorlast is a great alternative
For one order, “Oklahoma” lettering and the star pattern
was laser-cut on 1/2" thick aluminum. Then each of the ten
aluminum star pattern pieces were masked and painted in the
customer’s desired PMS colors.
to traditional multi-color paint.
UV Colorlast is a finishing
process for multi-color logos
that offers customers a cost-
Multiple components were needed for each project. On the
“Welcome to Oklahoma” monument sign, for example,
additional lettering was created to place “Choctaw Country,”
“Chickasaw Country,” or “Cherokee Nation” across the bottom.
Other orders included acrylic signage with the star logo pattern
and “Oklahoma", acrylic signage that says "Pikepass", and
large aluminum signage with the star logo and "Oklahoma".
the result
effective, exterior-grade product
delivered faster than traditional
multi-color paint. Suitable for
flat cut acrylic, flat cut metal,
and plaques, UV Colorlast is a
combination of paint and UV
print that provides customers
with a premium quality
multicolor logo backed by
Gemini’s Lifetime Guarantee.
Not only were multiple signs manufactured and installed in time
at each of the ten locations, but the sign quality itself exceeded
expectations. Gemini’s flat cut acrylic and flat cut metal offered
quick production times. Gemini’s flat cut acrylic is also extruded
in house from 1/8" to 1/2" for uniform quality. “Everything
turned out great,” said Joe Kesterson of Claude Neon Federal
Signs. “We met the deadline, and everyone was pleased with
the new welcome centers.”
UV Colorlast expands design
The installation process was also made easier by using Perfect
Pattern, a computer-generated guide that traces the letters and
provides exact mounting hole locations on a weather-resistant
material. And, as with Gemini components, the products are
protected by a lifetime guarantee. Should any of the durable
products fail, Gemini will refinish or replace them at no cost.
design freedom of UV print.
capabilities with color gradients
and many detailed colors
customers could not get with
traditional full-color paint. UV
Colorlast reduces banding and
dot patterns you may experience
with traditional UV printing and
offers the longevity of paint and
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