___How do I make this sign look real(er)??

I'm trying to make this sign* look like an actual real sign (like a sign that would have neon type lettering, but turned off during the day), that would hang above a restaurant/bar in a cosmopolitan city.
the client thinks it isn't 'real' lloking enough - any tips/suggestions/tutorials y'all can suggest?
9Not so much for the neon aspect - I think I have that covered) - All comments welcome!
*name in neon has been covered by green for this screenshot's purposes.

Hard to judge with so little of the background image visible.
Some options might be:
• applying a low Gaussian Blur as a Smart Filter
• adding a neutral noise Pattern Overlay (Blend Mode Linear Light) to match the grain/noise of the background image
• adding gray streaks in the proper places to simulate the effect of dust and rainwater
• adding rust to the metallic bars
• re-evaluating the shadow the object drops on the background (especially the shadow on the glass window seems peculiar as it seems too strong and does not offset in relation to the brick wall)
• adding a deeper shadow close to the object and blurring the shadow with increasing distance from the object

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*name in neon has been covered by green for this screenshot's purposes.

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Bruce
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I FIXED IT!
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