When we paint our signs and features what we remove from the final finish is as important as what we add along the way. Every project gets at least three generous coats of base and blended colours - without fail. This ensures lasting brightness and a long life for the sign. Then we add a series of glazes to bring the projects to life. Becke is a master at this process. During this step the glaze is liberally slathered on and then carefully wiped off to reveal the magic. Some areas are wiped harder than others. The crevices, and textures of the sign hold the glaze in the deeper parts and with careful rubbing, dabbing and patting the higher bits are revealed to become highlights. Lower areas of the sign are left a little darker and become ‘weighted’ in the process. The trick is to do it all in a perfect way that makes the sign pop!