i uses pastels to achieve the faded paint look, and dry brushing/textured paint and dusting for weathering.
i have used the verlinden method (although i was unaware it WAS the verlinden method as it just seemed like common sense to me) to achieve a layered look on scenery, with this method being particulaly effective on rocks, bricks, cobbles, desert sand etc.
cant see me ever using this on paint jobs on vehicles/aircraft etc though except for rusty patches (which i always use 3 or 4 dry brushed colours) and burnt metal effects for exhausts, gun barrels etc.