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    Published on 12-17-2009 04:27 PM
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    Welcome to the new and improved "Custom Paint Forum"!
    We invite you to check out our new look with updated features that no other custom paint forum has, as well as tons of posts and participation from great, knowledgeable long-time members. These features alone will surely help make it worth your time to register to the forum!

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    TAZ
    Published on 02-27-2010 08:14 AM
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    HOUSE OF KOLOR CLINIC SCHEDULE 2010 FEATURING JON KOSMOSKI

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    by Published on 02-07-2010 12:20 AM
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    Gold Leaf And Size.




    This week we’ll talk about the difference in some of the leaf and the size used to apply it..

    There are many many colors of leaf available, dark, light, white, and variegated. You can also get leaf in copper and aluminum. It’s also available in rolls from ½ on up, which is very useful for doing long lines. The variegated leaf is imitation gold but it can produce some v ...
    by Published on 02-05-2010 01:41 AM
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    With all the different types of brushes out there. It can be a little confusing as to what to buy. So here,’s a little run down of the various types of hair, brush manufactures use, in their manufacturing process.

    Synthetics are man-made of either nylon or polyester. They may come tipped, tapered, flagged, abraded or even etched to increase the brushes' ability to carry color.
    The man-made fila ...
    by Published on 01-28-2010 02:38 PM
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    Pin Striping Brushes -

    When you get a new brush.. Most of the time, they will need a little trim. Many a brush has been ruined by doing this. So go easy, that’s the key. When you first get your new brush. I’m talking Macks here, the Xcalibers do not need to be trimmed.
    It will probably look as if it’s had a bad hair day. First thing is to pallet it up in some brush preservative Doing this will g ...
    by Published on 01-21-2010 03:09 PM
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    Chrome Paint.

    With the cost of chrome, and the environmental issues associated with it. Chrome paint has become a viable alternative. There are several paint companies producing it. Some are better than others, and some just don’t work as advertised. I have been playing with this paint for three years, and I can tell you that many problems are self-induced. It is tricky and quite tim ...
    by Published on 01-12-2010 12:47 PM
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    Gold Leaf.
    Gold leaf has been around for thousands of years. The Egyptians and Romans used it to adorn artwork, statues, mummies, teeth, and jewellry. Louis the XIV used it in his residence and the French court to show his power and opulent life style. It was, and is an indicator of wealth and power. Our own monetary system is based upon it. Guess you could say it's what makes the world go round.

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    TAZ On 02-23-2010

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