Some of the home town vintage designs are INTENTIONALLY distressed to give them a worn look.  There may be cracks, blurry effects, paint splatter effects or other "damage" to the image. 

The imperfections are part of the design.   

WROQ - The Album Station

Aladdin's Castle

Berea Roll & Bowl - Ohio

Skate City - Aurora, CO

Rainbow Music Hall (PINK)- Denver, CO

Memorial Stadium - Baltimore

Rustler Steakhouse - Maryland

Cavalaris Skating Rink - Charlotte

97X - Cincinnati

Crystal Beach Park - Ontario