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Here are Our Titles on Automotive Airbrushing:

Old School Flames Made EZ - DVD

Custom painter Ed Hubbs of Full Blown Kustoms walks you through the entire process of painting old school flames from design to taping and masking to painting. Read more...

How to paint your Ride with Hot Rod Flatz - DVD

How to paint your Ride with Hot Rod Flatz gives you the perfect breakdown on the HOT ROD FLATZ Paint materials and process. Read more...

Skull Candy - DVD

Rich Evans guides you through a custom motorcycle paint job featuring "candy coated" skulls in this two-DVD set. Read more...

Painting with Flake - DVD

Rich Evans guides you through painting with Kustom Shop flake as he completes a commission motorcycle for the late Johnny Chop. Read more...

Tribal Flames - DVD

Rich Evans shows you how to master three-dimensional stylized tribal flames as he demonstrates a custom paint job. Read more...

Famous Faces with Anh Pham - DVD

Artist Anh Pham demontrates the use of one of our Kustom Shop Multi-Layered Stencils giving you the ability to consistantly produce the true-to-life realism you and your clients demand. Read more...

Warriors and Chiefs with Anh Pham - DVD

This DVD provides step-by-step instruction and insights into creative dramatic photo realistic portraits using an airbrush, bristle brushes, pillow batting, feathers and more. Read more...

Live Fire - DVD

An hour of the best realistic fire airbrush training you'll ever get on a DVD. Includes color variations for flames in blue, green, purple, and black/white. Read more...

Huntington Beach Bodyworks: Large Scale Tribal and Skull - DVD

In this DVD, Terry Stephens’s original skull and tribal flame design work, teamed with Rich Evans's art vision, will give you a full break down on their unique style of graphics. Read more...

Huntington Beach Bodyworks: Tribal Airbrushing and Engraving Techniques 2 DVD Set - DVD

This 2-disc set covers a complete custom paint job of a motorcycle. The second disc shows a complete repaint of the bike to meet the customer's styling expectations. Read more...

Huntington Beach Bodyworks: 911 Body and Paint - DVD

Who do the world's most famous bike builders (Von Dutch) turn to when they need a custom bike built in 96 hours? Rich Evans and Huntington Beach Bodyworks. See a complete custom bike built for the Sema Show 2005 in 96 hours! Read more...

Huntington Beach Bodyworks: Kustom Boat Painting and Graphics - DVD

In this unique video Rich Evans takes you through his complete Job Showing you all of the tricks it takes to paint a complete Kustom boat. Read more...

Huntington Beach Bodyworks: Skull King - DVD

The Ultimate Airbrush 5-DVD Training Set Featuring the world's most Photographed Truck. "Skull King" with airbrush artist Terry Stephens and Painter/Owner Rich Evans. Read more...

The Secrets of Airbrushing True Fire - DVD

Custom Painter Mike Lavallee finally reveals to you his closely guarded secrets of creating his original True-Fire effects. So put on your fire resistant suit and grab your airbrush because it's time to play with fire. Read more...

Realistic Flames the Craig Fraser Way - DVD

Realistic flames are all the rage in the motorcycle and automotive kustom markets. In the first video of its kind, Vargas legend Craig Fraser reveals all on how to render killer regular and blue flames for huge profits and head-turning results. Read more...

Auto Air Colors User Guide - DVD

Professional custom painters Simon Murray, Cross-Eyed, and Vandemon team up to bring you the complete guide to using Auto Air Colors water based paints. Read more...

Body Shop Basics - DVD

A great introduction to the world of paint and body work. Kevin breaks down professional and current techniques such as tool selection, dent repair, priming, sanding, blocking, painting, buffing and explains the reasons behind the procedures. Read more...

Body Panel Replacement - DVD

This double DVD set includes Full Quarter Panel Replacement, Leading & Body Solder Techniques, Door Skin Replacement, Welded Partial Quarter Panels and Modern Panel Bonding Adhesives. Read more...

Colorsanding and Buffing - DVD

A comprehensive look at buffing a car's final finish. This tape covers and demonstrates many techniques of colorsanding, buffing, paint repair, removing runs & sags and how to tell what type of surface you're dealing with. Read more...

Metal Prep and Rust Repair - DVD

Areas covered are chemical and mechanical paint stripping, light body work and dent repair, metal finishing, rust patching, surface rust removal & preparation, proper priming techniques as well as rust prevention. Read more...

Set of 4 Paintucation Instructional DVDs - DVD

Designed for the hobbyist or professional automotive painter this set includes all four of Kevin Tetz's videos in DVD format. Read more...

Craig Fraser Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X - Book

The most comprehensive and up-to-date how-to handbook on automotive airbrushing and kustom graphics you'll ever want to own! This easy to use manual has dozens of techniques and insights for artists and car kustomizers at every level of expertise. Read more...

Advanced Airbrush Art: How to Secrets from the Masters - Book

Watch as well-known masters like Vince Goodeve, Chris Cruz, Steve Wizard and Nick Pastura start with a sketch and end with a NASCAR helmet or motorcycle tank covered with graphics, murals, pinups or all of the above. Read more...

Vandemon's Ghost Flames - DVD

Flame master Vandemon de-mystifies one of the trendiest and most profitable flame styles in an excellent, easy-to-follow instruction on a 2003 black Dodge Ram. Read more...

Craig Fraser Kustom Pinstriping Techniques - DVD

Craig Fraser guides you through all aspects of the incredibly rich history of pinstriping and demonstrates step-by-step the tools, techniques and tricks to give you the best skills in the business. Read more...

John Harris's Realistic Flames - DVD

This video is a must for anyone wanting to master realistic flames, the most sought-after and trendiest of custom painting techniques. Read more...

Mastering Skullmaster with Craig Fraser - DVD

Craig Fraser reveals how to unlock the full potential of Artools's popular stencil series for rendering professional and complex looking designs. Read more...

Craig Fraser Kustom Flame Tricks & Techniques - DVD

Craig Fraser and the gang from Kal Koncepts flame-out on automotive surfaces, surfboards, wakeboards, jet-skis and more! Read more...

How to Paint Flames - Book

No form of custom painting is "hotter" than the flame job. This book will explain how to design the best-looking flames for a particular vehicle, how to transfer that design to the vehicle, and how to apply the paint. Read more...

Kustom Painting Made Easy - DVD

World-renowned custom painter and teacher Jon Kosmoski leads you through the step-by-step Kustom Painting process. Follow along with this video as he transforms a 1977 Camero into a show quality ride with an amazing mirror finish. Read more...

MirraChrome, Ghost Chrome & Crystal F/X - DVD

Craig Fraser introduces you to the dynamic world of Alsa's new chrome paint line. These paints are the latest craze for kustom painting onto metal, vinyl, plastic, wood, and practically any surface. Read more...

Craig Fraser More Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X - DVD

This is the hot sequel to Craig Fraser's original Automotive Cheap Tricks and Special F/X. In this video, Fraser demonstrates four top-selling designs in a clearly presented step-by-step format. 83 min. Read more...

Complete Guide To Motorcycle Murals - DVD

Learn from this world-class kustom motorcycle artist and VQ's Painter of the Year how to render the most complex imagery, including textures, color theory, airbrush techniques, professional tricks, special F/X, and more! Read more...

Vandemon Complete Video Guide to Flames - DVD

Here's the can't-miss instructional video from the hottest automotive and cycle kustom flame master in the world! You'll learn simple and complex flame layout and design. Read more...

Craig Fraser Clearcoating Cheap Tricks & Special F/X - DVD

Learn the top pro tricks of clearcoating. You'll learn use of House of Kolor basecoats, clearcoats, Shimrins, Kandies, pearls, reducer, surface prep, use of blue fine-line tape and more Read more...

Craig Fraser Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X 3 - DVD

Craig Fraser shows you step-by-step how to create a complete hot-selling automotive kustom graphic using his top tricks and techniques. You'll learn using blue fine-line vinyl tape, working on metal surfaces, negative and positive space, and much more. Read more...

Color Mixing Bible - Book

Mixing colors accurately may be an art unto itself. This ready-to-use visual directory that takes the guesswork out of mixing and matching colors, making every artist an expert. Read more...

Advanced Portrait Techniques - DVD

Cory Saint Clair's Advanced Portrait Techniques. Cory Saint Clair is said to be the best large scale protrait painter on automotive surfaces in the world. Read more...

Pro Airbrush Techniques with Vince Goodeve - Book

Written by well-known Airbrush artist Vince Goodeve, this new book uses 144 pages and more than 500 color images to explain a lifetime's worth of learning. Read more...

Custom Lettering and Pinstriping Techniques - Book

Sam Golson teaches you how to apply pinstripes with original brush method. Covers necessary materials (paint brushes), pattern making, brush practice, letter shading technique, gold leaf gilding, and pinstriping technique. Read more...

Mastering Skullmaster III with Craig Fraser - DVD

The hits just keep coming as this dazzling continuation of Skullmaster I (the most successful stencil set ever) will elevate your work flow, artistic range, and earning power. Read more...

Creating Killer Skullz with Cross Eyed - DVD

Creating Killer Skullz shows you how to make stock, modified, and hybrid skulls stand above the rest with form, dimension, shape, and personality. As a bonus, this presentation includes review of 12 examples of skull paintings. Read more...

Pin-Ups Made Easy - DVD

Pinups are the latest trend in kustom painting, so we're proud to introduce Deborah Mahan's groundbreaking five-stencil system designed to fast-track you to render sexy, striking pinups on cars, motorcycles, t-shirts, and more. Read more...

Killer Klown with Javier Soto - DVD

Because the rendering of clowns, particularly the killer or psycho variety, are a growing trend in kustom painting, Javier Soto was the perfect choice to show how to paint one. Read more...

Ass Kickin' Airbrush Advice - DVD

During the rendering of a high-profile painting, Cross-Eyed offers comprehensive professional advice on the business and technical aspects of airbrushing. This revealing, in-depth presentation provides an incredible wealth of information. Read more...

Top Pro Stencil Techniques - DVD

In the courseof painting a dramatic evil skull, Cross-Eyed demonstrates everything you need to know about hand cutting stencils for faster execution of artwork, special f/x, flexibility, design accuracy, and precision. Read more...

Craig Fraser Custom Automotive Graphics - VHS

Craig Fraser demonstrates rendering graphics and special effects on one of the leading show trucks in the country. You'll learn layout and masking techniques, automotive graphic trends, stripping, priming, and sanding techniques. Read more...

Craig Fraser Clearcoating Cheap Tricks & Special F/X - VHS

Learn the top pro tricks of clearcoating. You'll learn use of House of Kolor basecoats, clearcoats, Shimrins, Kandies, pearls, reducer, surface prep, use of blue fine-line tape and more Read more...

Realistic Flames the Craig Fraser Way - VHS

Craig Fraser Kustom Flame Tricks & Techniques - VHS

Craig Fraser and the gang from Kal Koncepts flame-out on automotive surfaces, surfboards, wakeboards, jet-skis and more! Read more...

Complete Guide To Motorcycle Murals - VHS

Creating Killer Dragons with Cross-Eyed - DVD

In the first DVD of its kind, Cross-Eyed unlocks the mystery behind painting killer dragons and shows you how to make a dragon look cool. In this comprehensive presentation, Cross-Eyed demonstrates how to render the many components of a dragon. Read more...

Mastering Skullmaster II with Craig Fraser - DVD

Craig Fraser takes the art of the skull landscape to new heights in this continuing series on the best, most innovative stencil line available. Read more...

How to Master Airbrush Painting Techniques - Book

JoAnn Bortles, one of the top airbrush artists in the United States, has developed a teaching curriculum for mastering both the technology and techniques needed to be a successful airbrush artist Read more...

Color Theory Made Easy - Book

Traditional color theory can be confusing to artists, especially when they try to use inaccurate color wheels as guides to mixing their colors. This book presents an alternative approach that cuts through the tangle of established rules. Read more...

The ABC's of Lettering - Book

This classic lettering guide takes the beginner through the development of lettering from one-stroke freehand brush lettering to more finished and built-up techniques. Great for beginning sign painters! Read more...

Complete Guide to Truck Lettering Pinstriping & Graphics - Book

Now featuring 20 new gallery photos and a revised buyer's guide, this updated book shows you everything you need to know about vehicle lettering. More than 270 full-color photos take you step-by-step through the truck lettering process. Read more...

Gold Leaf Techniques, 4th Ed. - Book

The guidebook that has taught thousands has been updated with new materials, techniques and a full-color gallery of gold leaf signs. The buyer’s guide is brand new, too. Read more...

Craig Fraser Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X 4 - DVD

This advanced video features top professional airbrushing, pinstriping, masking and layout methods. You'll learn how to use blue fine-line tape for laying out graphics, how to use Automask, how to “draw” with tape, how to render chrome and more. Read more...

Craig Fraser Kandy Painting Cheap Tricks & Special F/X - DVD

Craig Fraser and Dion Giuliano demonstrate the top pro tricks of spraying Kandy. You'll learn how to use the House of Kolor urethane system, how to create kustom colors, underpainting, apply blue fine-line tape, taping varieties and more. Read more...

Van Airbrushing - VHS

Mickey Harris demonstrates in simple order how to airbrush onto van/automotive surfaces. Read more...

Pro Airbrush and Paintbrush Techniques - DVD

In this first video of its kind, kustom airbrush pro Blake McCaulley (aka Cross-Eyed) reveals his methods for producing a photo-realistic image of a wolf on metal. Read more...

Biker Skull with Robert Benedict - DVD

In Biker Skull, Robert Benedict guides you through the development of a professional-caliber painting of a skull in a leather cap. Read more...

Dynamic Lighting F/X with Robert Benedict - DVD

Robert Benedict demonstrates and unlocks one of the most misunderstood and important aspects in art: lighting. Mr. Benedict’s innovative style, rich use of color, and ground-breaking techniques make this a must-have DVD for your reference library. Read more...

Vol. II: AirBrushing Techniques for Custom Painting - Book

This book contains hundreds of step-by-step, color photos with details on projects such as motorcycle tanks, surface prep and graphics. Read more...

Kameleon Kolors Made Easy - DVD

Kameleon Kolors are the biggest news in automotive paint in decades. The distinctive color change is due to high-tech pigments that act like a prism. Master the art of custom painting Kameleon Kolors with very simple techniques. Read more...

True Fire Stencil Instructional DVD - DVD

Usually packed with Mike Lavallee's True-Fire Stencil Set, this instructional video is also available separately Read more...

Craig Fraser Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X 4 - VHS

Micro Airbrushing with Robert Benedict - DVD

Robert Benedict shows how you can airbrush in the smallest possible scale. The ability to micro airbrush is important for achieving great detail in photorealism, small-scale hobby applications, micro-sized embedded images, and more. Read more...