Practical House, Wagon and Automobile Painter including sign painting, and valuable hints and recipes

"Practical House, Wagon and Automobile Painter" by W. F. White is an early 20th-century manual sharing information and methods for quality painting. It's written for both professional painters and people interested in DIY, covering painting houses, vehicles, and even signs while explaining materials. The book starts by describing must-have tools and ways to get good results, stressing how important it is to pick the correct materials and methods. White talks about ways to check if white lead is pure, when to use japan in paints, and how to prepare surfaces. The beginning makes clear how vital careful preparation and organization are to the painting process.