In the restoration of technical components or interiors, engaging with the originally used materials is now a matter of course and is well documented in the literature. However, there has been a significant gap in the topic of automotive paints. This book presents the doctoral thesis "History, Materials, and Techniques of Automotive Painting between 1900 and 1945," in which diploma restorer Dr. Gundula Tutt has not only created the most comprehensive reference work on automotive painting in the pre-war period but has also laid the foundation for her career as a leading paint expert and one of the most renowned vintage car restorers. This book is a must for anyone involved in the restoration of historical vehicles: it provides extensive insights in a language that is also accessible to laypeople, spanning over 380 pages.