Automotive finishes progressed from the varnishes used by carriage & buggy manufacturers, to nitrocellulose lacquers and enamels, to acrylic lacquers. Types of colors offered and their respective durabilities varied with each technology. Here's a short version of the history of automotive finishes provided by The Eastwood Co.http://www.eastwood.com/blog/eastwood-chatter/history-timeline-and-types-of-automotive-paint/
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