‘…With this final coat your work is complete unless you wish to try your hand at striping. Many pleasing effects are possible, in the latter case, by using a contrasting shade for the stripes.’
‘Unless you are fairly skilled or have practised much with the brush it would be unwise to attempt improvement on a well-finished car by this means.’ p9
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“Taxi white” is listed as a color. Was there a time when taxis where usually white?
Part of the answer can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab