Gigatron,
I recently purchased a CD video for learning to apply natural metal finishes entitled "Natural Metal Finishes - Featuring Alclad II with Floyed S. Werner, Jr. The video features guidelines for applying the Alclad II products, parts prep, primming, masking, weathering, techniques for stripping chrome off and simulating aluminum, chrome and brass finishes.
One of the best purchases I have made in recent times concerning modeling. Well worth the price! The CD is available thru Squadron Mail Order.
-Eddy