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Chrome Technique

This tutorial is to make some chrome.
Using the chrome filter itself doesn't work so well)
Paintshop Pro 7 is the software that i used, but lower versions may work.

1.Start with a new 500x300 image. (72dpi)
2. Make a new raster layer layers>new raster layer
3. Use the text tool, choose red for fill and set stroke to none. Also check off Antialias & floating.

4. Move the text to the center. Don't de-select yet.

5. Next go to >Effects > Artistic Effects > Chrome > Enter the values below

6. Apply the filter again
7. Apply the hot wax coating filter. (effects > artistic effects> hot wax coating)
8. Now apply the chrome filter again.
9. Now apply the sharpen more filter (effects>sharpen>sharpen more)
10. You are now done. Check some results bellow.