These signs have a very light rust for the finish; we have them powder coated also and will do custom colors. Our signs are very sturdy, they are not paper thin, these measure1/8" thick and are made of steel. I included a photo of a quarter and dime, place these two coins together to see the actual thickness of the sign. One picture is taken on the laser grates and another on a sheet of steel to show the design better. This sign measures approximately 8" x 12".