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Some of the more common names on vintage collectible building and paint signs include Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy, Chief, Benjamin Moore, and Lowe Brothers. Furthermore, there are hundreds of different 'wet paint' signs in all shapes and sizes. Look for novel wet paint signs, featuring people and animals along with the warning.
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