Craig Fraser - House of Kolor Kosmic Krome (DVD)

Application: Custom Automotive
Classification: E - Educational
Running time: 53 minutes
Format: DVD Region 0

Sleeve notes:

Perfected after years of research and development, Kosmic Krome is your best choice for mimicking realistic plated and chromed surfaces on metal, wood, plastic and just about any substrate! Kustom master Craig Fraser introduces this incredible new paint system with detailed, step-by-step instruction on flat and curved metal surfaces using a spraygun (Iwata LPH-50) and airbrush (Iwata Kustom TH Airbrush). Kosmic Krome's palette includes: Aluminium Effect (MC01), Bronze Effect (MC03), Copper Effect (MC02), Gold Effect (MC04) and Mirror Reflective Effect (MC00).

You'll also learn:

• How to render two flame designs and a spade graphic
• Innovative ways to use stencils with Kosmic Krome
• Health & safety issues
• How many coats to apply
• Surface prep
• How to achieve the black chrome effect
• Drying times
• How to prevent paint settling
• Metal surface grinding for design depth and dimension
• How to correct mistakes
• How to use RU311 Medium Reducer
• How to use KC20 Post Sanding Cleaner
• Anti-static methods
• How to render drop shadows for added depth
• How to integrate HOK basecoat colours with Kosmic Krome
• Paint mixing ratios
• How to "tip" the flames
• How to achieve the brushed-aluminium effect
• A pinstriping demonstration using HOK striping urethanes
• How to use HOK U00 Striping Reducer
• How to use HOK KU-200 Striping and Lettering Catalyst
• How to test for dryness
• How to remove tape residue from any surface
• How to accelerate drying
• How to use the Iwata LPH-5, TR-3 trigger airbrush and Hi-Line HP-CH Airbrush