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

By W. F. White
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The manual compiles hands-on procedures, practical tests, and recipes for painting and finishing wood, metal, brick, and plaster surfaces, with sections on priming, varnishes, stains, enamels, sign painting, and automobile and carriage finishes. It explains surface preparation, cleaning, sizing, puttying, and estimating and measuring jobs; offers troubleshooting for crawling, blistering, and tacky paint; gives formulas for pigments, varnishes, and cleaners; and includes handling tips, tool use, and safety precautions such as recognizing lead poisoning symptoms. Advice ranges from cheap-material warnings to seasonal and substrate-specific techniques aimed at durable, attractive results.

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W. F. White

W. F. White is an author known for his practical guide, "Practical House, Wagon and Automobile Painter," which offers insights into painting techniques for various surfaces, including houses, wagons, and automobiles. The book serves as a valuable resource for both amateur and professional painters, providing useful hints and recipes that enhance the painting process. White's work reflects a hands-on approach to craftsmanship, making it a notable contribution to the literature on practical arts and trades.

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