Each sign panel is to appear as a one piece monolith. Graphics and background are to be opaque. Graphics and sign colors shall be subsurface, integral with the molded sign structure and protected by a polyurethane coating with ultraviolet inhibitors. Sign finish shall be matte, not exceeding 25 degrees of gloss. Sign finish shall be smooth, free of scratches, gouges, air bubbles, bulging, glass fiber strands between surface and background color, foreign matter and other imperfections.
Inorganic pigments are to be used for coloring to minimize fading.
Ultra violet inhibitors are to be used where possible to maximize color stability. Background color is to match standard dark bronze anodized aluminum. Text color is to be white. Sign lettering, directional arrows and symbols shall be specified in drawings and sign schedules. All messages should be in the Helvetica Medium lettering style.