Collection: Oilzum Motor Oil

Oilzum remains one of the most visually distinctive and respected names in early American automotive advertising. Introduced in the early 1900s by the White & Bagley Company, the brand became instantly recognizable for its bold typography, strong color contrasts, and industrial-era confidence. Original Oilzum porcelain signs are now firmly positioned within serious petroliana collections, and authentic examples continue to command attention at auction.

Collectors are drawn to Oilzum for several reasons. The brand represents a formative era in American lubrication history. The graphics are clean and forceful. And surviving porcelain pieces often exhibit the deep gloss, layered enamel, and substantial steel weight that define true early manufacturing standards.

This collection honors that legacy through signs built with the same construction principles that made the originals endure.

Our Oilzum porcelain and neon signs are produced using traditional methods and commercial-grade materials:

• Kiln-fired porcelain enamel
• Heavy-gauge steel construction
• Hand-finished mounting holes
• Layered enamel depth with authentic gloss
• Real hand-blown glass neon (where applicable)
• Powder-coated steel cans for neon models
• UL-rated 110V high-efficiency transformers on neon pieces

These are not lightweight aluminum prints or surface-applied decals. Each sign is constructed to carry the presence and weight collectors expect when they hang a piece in a garage, showroom, or dedicated petroliana display.

Oilzum signage works particularly well in early garage themes, pre-war automotive collections, and gas & oil-focused environments. The bold lettering and historic industrial styling make it a strong focal point among pumps, globes, and related memorabilia.

For collectors who appreciate the early era of American lubrication advertising—and understand the difference between printed décor and true enamel construction—Oilzum remains a foundational brand.

Every sign in this collection is backed by our no-questions-asked return policy with free return shipping.

If you are building a serious gas & oil display, Oilzum belongs in the conversation.