Retro Neon Sign Restorations 💡

💡 Concept

You revive dead neon signs—cleaning glass, fixing wiring, or replacing parts. Bars and vintage shops love the vibe. The kicker: before/after content goes viral, and you can upsell prints or replicas.

🧰 Micro-Capex Stack

• $400 for transformer, gas, and replacement electrodes
• Multimeter, gloves, and wire tools
• Access to one broken sign to start

⚡ 48-Hour Validation

1. Restore one busted sign (yours or gifted)
2. Share transformation on Reddit (e.g., r/DIY or r/NeonPorn)
3. Measure interest, DMs, or quote requests

📦 Product or Service

• Full restoration fee: $150–$800 depending on complexity
• Sell time-lapse reels or how-to mini course
• Offer replica commissions for old signs

🚀 Scale Plays

• Partner with bars: “free if I film the process + keep rights”
• Launch a YouTube series restoring regional signage
• Sell merch with your sign art (prints, t-shirts, NFTs)

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

• High-voltage risk: safety first
• Don’t fake restorations — your audience will know