I BOUGHT THIS A WHILE AGO, IT WAS COVERED IN 4 LAYERS OF PAINT, WHICH OBVIOUSLY PROTECTED IT VERY WELL! NICEST TYDOL GASOLINE SIGN I HAVE SEEN, STILL HAS SOME FAINT PAINT ON THE SIGN, I RAN OUT OF STRIPPER AND PATIENCE THE LAST TIME I WORKED ON IT. $2950 SHIPPED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PREFERRED.