Skinning Tutorial - Part 1

yea.. i deleted the tutorial from my image host awhile ago..

sorry about that =(

SKINS!

Okay Im am new to mostr of this...I know how to import stuff, I know how to use models...but I have no IDEA how to use skins...I download them adn I cant find out how to get them to work....CAN anyone explain to me how this is done...

can some one tell me how to get rid of the white spots in the mod like on the chains of wepons
sorry im new to skins i use photo shop