Magic,
It's a wide topic and deserves a heading all it's own. For example: "HDU" has a dozen or so finishing techniques and some of are unique. It's important to keep in mind, finishing of signs is in a class all it's own. Cabinets, furniture, and common wood finishing has almost nothing to do with exterior sign finishing.
Most of my work involves lettering brushes, foam rollers, spray guns, latex, enamels, vinyls, and someitmes gold or Sculpt Nouveau, all on a single sign panel. Not mention texturing materials. It's common for me to have a half dozen, or more, techniques involved. The major, #1, factor is longevity. They need to last for years. You've prompted me, to take the liberty, to show a panel or two that involves multipal finishing techniques.
I admire your desire to gather information on the subject. Let us know how you do. And thanks for posting on the topic. It's one of my favorites.
Joe Crumley
www.normansignco.com
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