Blue Collar: Master Badass is Making Neon Signs the Old-School Way, By Hand

Blue Collar Episode 1: Take a look inside the workshop of Jay "Dirty" Gordon, master of fabrication, design, and construction of
1960's-style custom neon and metal signs. Blackout Signs in San Marcos, Texas has been creating handmade signs for clients like Red Bull, Lollapalooza, Absolute Vodka and more for the past 10 years. In the premiere episode of theCHIVE's Original series, Blue Collar, we explore Jay's history, philosophy, and his incredible vintage workshop.

[@evansmw9124]

I can't remember how many times I've watched this video. Whenever I need a rocket or I'm lacking motivation I plant myself down for 10mins and soak it all in. Before I know it I'm back on the tools. Hats off to the chive for putting this together the way it is and to Jay for the inspiration.

[@jacobichee9444]

That's what I'm saying!

[@68blownpony]

Nice metal and paint work. Been doing neon and cold cathode for 35 years. The neon work is just so so.

[@considercaption]

This guy is the epitome of whistle while you work! I love the energy!

[@jacobichee9444]

I've watched this video 4 years ago and I still come back and watch this video because it motivates me to learn Create and become passionate about what I've built. Makes me wanna keep building and inspire others.

[@theCHIVE]

love this

[@garagecncplasma1590]

Y’all are a true inspiration! Thanks so much!!

[@carlshowalter9629]

Totally Badass! Mineral Wells,Texas here.

[@ottergreen8190]

I'm a sign painter and no where near the capabilities of Jay, but goddamn it's great to see traditional signwrites. People on KZbin calling themselves singwriters when all they do is click a mouse and print out vinyl sheets.

[@levicamacho7490]

lmao true

[@crazytoads]

I love this! Jay is keeping it authentic.

[@rebfan9200]

@ 2:14 Pac-Man smokin' a J. Ya gotta love this guy!!!

[@ladypup0405]

Reb Fan you sho right!!!

[@punchline43]

Very nice work. There can never be enough neon signs.

[@rba_c]

Bravo Chive! Excellent production. Awesome cinematography! Truly touching and emotional story. This is an amazing package and you guys rock.

[@lbrookeg94]

I love his story and message. Born and raised Austinite right here!!!

[@fredjohnson4772]

beautiful craftsmanship dude !!

[@kylefain6822]

So damn cool!!! inspirational for sure!

[@noahbryan8978]

everything about this was awesome, thank you

[@darkknight1980ad]

I dig this dude's work boy's got true grit !

[@TheNeonMuseum]

Very cool

[@jbrebel656]

Inspirational dude

[@MrZeuscool]

more of this

[@clifftotten7609]

GREAT video. Very well done. What did you shoot with? I love the colors.

[@everardocalderon8720]

0:57 truth said

[@jakev41]

Badass.

[@vwrockstar21]

this guy is a fucking rockstar!!

[@woodnbikes]

This guys too funny. American made at its finest!

[@hrabikrallyinstitute]

🤘

[@Fknstud833]

Rt on,your the man

[@Shark_n_Shoot]

Good on him, Better to be creative and work qith your hands as your passion and be halfway broke but rich in soul than be stuck behind a desk, paid well but dead inside... Rock on brother ✊

[@PlaceboPictures]

Every neon sign is made by hand.

[@tyleradams3671]

Anyone know the song that's playing at the end of the video?

[@1i73]

Still looking for it :D

[@jacktaylor5172]

I'm gonna go visit

[@markjquinlan]

What is the name of the song at the end of this video?

[@paulhewson4600]

20 year tubebender here......I get what your saying brother

[@Kevin-is-here]

Bad ass

[@shebendsneon]

no other way to do it!

[@travish4045]

Cocaine is one Hell of a drug......

[@z0phi3l]

It's Texas, the temperature is somewhere between fucking hot and surface of the sun hot

[@jakeshoemaker3396]

You can so hang a bag of coke from the wall.. But chances are some one gonna snatch it.

[@thekingofcool2105]

The testosterones is all over the place