The Preval Sprayer is professional, affordable, precise, compact, and easy to use no matter what type of job you have. Sprayers can be used with multiple paints. Paint filling stations are much more expensive and carry a greater liability than most people think.  Further, when you give your customer the ability to add in their paint to a Preval Sprayer you can rest assure that the paint will not become adultered like so many times when it sits in propellants from the aerosol cans made from most Independently operated filling systems. Learn more about Preval.

Most liquids and paints, such as latex, laquer, water-borne, solvent-based and clear coats.  The Sprayer also wonderful for atomizing  primers, dyes, 2 component chemicals, tanning solutions, and stains.  You can use a Preval Sprayer as a professional spray system on automobiles, boats, helicopters, or for pretty much anything you can imagine! Whether you need to touch-up machinery, your cabinets, or crown moulding, Preval will provide a precise spray job like no other portable sprayer in its class. Professionals ill mix multiple chemicals and spray two and three component epoxy, varnish and shellacs. You can also use Preval for DIY projects, like stenciling or painting and making your own colored paints with wine or kool-aid on projects with your kids. Even try Preval as a way to clean; simply add baking soda and water, and you'll have a great eco-friendly household cleaner!

In most cases! The Preval Sprayer is superior to a standard aerosol paint can as you can fill the exact amount of paint in it as you wish.  Further, you can add in hardeners, accelerators, catalysts to create 2 component spray paints inexpensively.  The Sprayer also sprays and atomizes paints like a commercial grade Spray Gun.  When paints sit in standard aerosol cans they can become adultered while mixing with the solvents and propellants, wheras in a Preval Sprayer the paint and the propellant never mix in their liquid state. The Sprayer holds less than 2oz. of propellant and sprays up to 16oz of paint or liquid OR 18 minutes continuously. For paint coverage see second page of Owners Manual -

Yes! The cost of a Preval Sprayer is about the same cost as most aerosol paint cans, less than $10.  The difference is you can put any paint in it and aerosolize it! So, many people will have 6 different pints or gallons of paint at home or even barrels of paint in their work place and use the Preval Sprayer to spray them all.  Further, you can get 18oz of paint with a Sprayer whereas with aerosol paint cans it is usually, 4oz of solvent, 4 oz of propellant and 4 oz of paint.

If you are a marketer, distributor or retailer and would like to speak with us about re-selling the Preval Sprayer and corresponding products, please email us sales@preval.com or call 815-634-5890

Preval products are sold at a number of retailers both online & offline.  At Home Depot, for example, if you are looking to buy a Sprayer go the the paint spray section and you should find it where Rustoleum spray can products are sold.

Yes. Both the aluminum aerosol power unit and the glass jar can be recycled.  Deplete the power unit and then dispose of it.

If you want to clean your Preval Sprayer, you can simply clean the system by spraying your paint thinner alone for 10 seconds.  Paint thinner is the product used to condition the paint to allow for better spray flow.  Thinners include water, acetone, mineral spirits and/or lacquer thinner. Whatever thinner is used for what you are spraying, you can also use for cleaning. Use the proper cleaning agent as specified by the manufacturer for the paint liquid you are using. If you do not properly clean your Preval Sprayer you wll have trouble using it in the future as any contamination will reduce the Preval Sprayer output or even clog it completely.  If the Sprayer is clogged rput your finget on teh red insert inside of the button nozzle and cover it.  While covering it, press down on the button to force air in a reverse manner which helps clogs.  If that doesn't work.  remove the product contaner by twisting it off the Sprayer hold the sprayer upside down and try to spray propellant.  Cleanliness is even more important on the inside of the button. If this occurs, please take off teh button and soak it is thinner and use a qtip to clean around the insides.  Cleaning the glass and plastic jars is easy.

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We guarantee our product.  If a customer would like to return products purchased from www.preval.com, the buyer must send an email (info@preval.com) to make a return request. It is the responsibility of the buyer to pay for the return shipping, which can be done at any UPS or FedEX location. Preval does not recommend that our customers return Preval products via USPS. Preval will e-mail a return authorization, please print and include with returned product.  Preval.com will issue an on-line credit for the return purchase, which can only be used for a future purchase on www.preval.com and not with any of our re-sellers. A 25% re-stocking fee will be charged to the credit card originally used on the order.   Preval.com does not accept return purchases made from one of our re-sellers.

Preval.com does have a cancellation policy. If an order has been placed, the buyer must call (877 753 0021) or email (sales@preval.com) within 24hrs to speak with one of our customer service representatives. However, the order must be canceled prior to shipping. If the order has been shipped, then the buyer can return the product(s) and a credit will be issued along with a 25% re-stocking fee. Please refer to our return policy for further information.

Preval.com’s shipping policy is dependent on whether you are a domestic buyer or an international buyer.  For domestic buyers we ship LTL, UPS priority or UPS ground.  Shipping charges will be applied to the order when a buyer makes a purchase on Preval.com, unless the buyer is qualified for pre-paid shipping.  International buyers are responsible via FOB our plant. If a return is requested, then it is up to the buyer to coordinate shipping on his/her end with your preferred shipping company. Please refer to our return policy for further information.

Absolutely. To protect our customers' private information, Preval.com uses a SSL (secure socket layer), which means that any information that you enter for your order on Preval.com will be encrypted during the transmission of your order. When confirming your order, we only reveal the last four digits of your credit card numbers. We do, however, transmit the entire credit card number you enter to the appropriate credit card company during order processing.

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•    DO NOT work in direct sunlight

•    Remove rails, cleats, louvers, snaps, striping tape, etc. Remove seals from the edges of parts or fittings when doing a repair around that part or fitting.  Clean repair area and all tools with acetone prior to application. Spray acetone to clean out Sprayer and/or vFan Airbrush.

•    Duct tape off adjacent gunwale molding, and deck fittings you are unable to remove. Duct tape is recommended over masking tape because it provides better protection.

•    Gel coat should be applied in temperatures of 60ºF to 80ºF

•    Always use eye and hand protection. Read all warnings on product labels

•    SAND DAMAGED AREA  -The heavier fast-cut grits (40/80/100) are used to feather sand and ground out a routed area prior to filling. Also, they are used for the first sanding of gouges, dock dings, scratches, and blisters. When sanding areas that have been filled with putty we suggest using 40 or 80 grit sandpaper, depending on how large the repair is.

•    Once the fill area is level or contoured to the desired shape, sand with 100 grit paper to remove the course scratches from 40 or 80 grit. You should also feather the surrounding area of the gelcoat repair with 220/330.

•    When sanding flat areas use a rubber block. We recommend 3M Abrasives for best results.

•    CATALYZE  FRESH BATCH OF GELCOAT properly. Measure catalyst accurately. Under- or over-catalyzed gel coat will cure slower and look faded or chalky.

•    Do not add more than 15-20% by volume of Styrene Monomer

•    Pot life (amount of time for application of the product) shortens dramatically as you mix larger batch sizes. Keep in mind that you have a limited time to apply what you have mixed (usually between 5-15 minutes).

•    Gel coat will not fully cure without adding a surfacing agent or over spraying with PVA

•    Spraying Gelcoat Check color thoroughly before applying. Gelcoat will not darken or change colors when it dries. The color wet is the color when dry.

•    Generally mix 5oz batches. A good practice is to pour the mixed gel coat from the mixing container into Peval Product container used for application. This further assures that no uncatalyzed material is clinging to the sides of the pot. “Lay on” the gel coat in a heavy thickness (about 10 mils) using horizontal strokes, and working from top to bottom. Avoid brushing as this could remove the waxy surface additive. Remember to always lap wet.

•    Generally, one heavy coat is sufficient. However, if you have opacity problems two coats may be necessary with a light sanding between coats. Once the coating (gelcoat) has cured, it should be block sanded using a 250 wet grit paper to remove all brush marks and high spots. Following this, it should be wet sanded with 320,400 and 600 wet grit paper, buffed, polished and waxed.

•    If there is a trim color, you need to switch the fan aircap from the  vFan Portable Airbrush System and replace it with a standard aircap. Gel Coat requires the addition of fiberglass resin hardener or catalyst (MEKP) at 2% by volume (77ºF) Measure catalyst accurately. Measure catalyst properly as using too much or too little may effect curing and cause fading and chalking. Gelcoat will not fully cure without adding a surfacing agent or wax additive sanding aid. You can spray with PVA before gel coal reaches its gel stage (5-10 min.), or adding 1oz per quart of wax additive sanding aid.

•    Gelcoat may be thinned for use in a Portable Preval Sprayer with styrene monomer. The Sprayer is an amazing spray system however Acetone is NOT recommended except in clean up. Do not use more than 15% by volume of thinner, and always add thinner, tint, OPR metal flake first then add the Catalyst or Hardener and mix thoroughly. Over thinning will result in an inadequate thickness for full curing.  

•    For more detail and precision we recommend using vFan Portable Airbrush System which works with your compressor and is designed for portability, precision paint atomization and material dispensing; for professional touch-ups and surface repairs; surface preparation; and fast curing. The vFan Airbrush delivers a 3” fan and a 1/16” hairline spray pattern.  The dual action vFan is easy to control allowing the user to manage air volume and product output. This precision-based technology allows vFan Airbrush users to atomize product finish coatings, paints and chemicals with nano-sized droplets for ultra-thin layering to feather, blend and to speed up cure times. Initially spray a cover coat as smooth and evenly as you can to cover your repair. This coat should be mostly in the repair area, and may be repeated. Sanding between coats is not necessary unless a surfacing agent has been added to your gel coat. Once your repair is covered, feather a ‘flow’ or sanding coat on the masked-off area making layered passes to avoid a buildup of gel coat in any one area.

•    Each of these coats of gelcoat may involve several passes. Be even and consistent in your Sprayer or vFan movement, overlapping each previous pass slightly and not hesitating on the ends. When spraying to a radius, flow the gelcoat to the tape. In open flat areas, layer passes. Final thickness should be 12-15 mils minimum or the gelcoat may not fully cure. As soon as you are done spraying, clean your sprayer fully with acetone. Most re-sprayed gel coat will cure in 2-4 hours, although overnight cures are ideal. Begin wet sanding with the finest grit that will remove orange peel in the re-sprayed area. This will avoid unnecessary sanding scratches. Usually 320 or 400 grit wet paper is sufficient for the initial sanding. Wet sand to a 600 finish and buff with 3M Finesse-It Marine Compound and polish with Scotchgard Marine Liquid Wax.

•    Store gel coat in a cool, dry place.

The fan tip attachment is designed like a paint gun for painting cars. The tip is designed to give the user a better, more even result over large areas. It can be turned in any angle to give you the most control (up to 3 inches).

The standard tips are used for more precise control and to achieve very fine lines up to an inch.

It depends on how thin the paint is: Thinner paints use 30 PSI and thicker paints use up to 80 PSI.

Dry, calm areas are best. The more wind there is, the more overspray there will be and the harder it will be to control the paints path.

Yes

Yes, as long as it is a well-ventilated area. Using a mask is always recommended.

The best method is what we call the 30-3 rule. Use the vFan Airbrush for 30 seconds continuously and stop for 3 minutes so the 150 Feet of Energy does not get too cold. While waiting 3 minutes, shaking the can helps warm the propellant faster and keeps your PSI at a proper range of 15-65 PSI.

Almost anything (oils, liquids or paints) thinned to the manufacturers’ recommended thinning guidelines. With regards to viscosity, keep the liquid a bit thicker than milk.

Yes, when using the vFan Airbrush with a air compressor that has proper filtration. Most food additives are fda approved, so it is safe for spraying food as long as the product you are spraying is also safe. We don’t recommend using 150 Feet of Energy when spraying foods.

With the vFan Airbrush, you can expect up to a 2-3 inch fan spray pattern. With the standard tips you can expect hair thin lines and up to 1-inch round thick lines.
 

The 150 Feet of Energy power source is practically silent. The only sound that can be heard is the air coming out of the tip of the airbrush, which is a soft hiss.

No. Each company uses very specific lengths and diameters on their tips and needles. They are not compatible with other airbrushes.

The power from the can is a liquid propellant from Dupont called 152a. When the propellant is being used the liquid state is turning into a gas. As this process occurs, the propellant begins to drop in temperature and begins to cool down the can.

The airbrush must be attached to an air source or power supply. In this system, we offer two cans of 150 Feet of Energy for portability and ease. We also recommend air compressors for larger projects. To use the vFan Airbrush, push down on the trigger to start the airflow. With the trigger pushed down, begin pulling back to spray the paint. The farther back you pull the trigger, the more paint will come out.

Any surface that can hold paint can be airbrushed. You must ensure what you are spraying is compatible with the surface you are spraying onto.

An airbrush is used when you want a softer more even look with no visible paintbrush strokes or roller marks.

Soaking the parts of the vFan airbrush that have paint on them in thinner is ok. But soaking the whole airbrush, you should only do this for a few minutes as the thinner will remove the lubrication that helps all the parts move smoothly. You are better off cleaning the airbrush with cleaning solution or with the paint thinner, using qtips and a cloth, before storing.

Get close to what you’re going to spray onto and use less paint. You can move faster as you spray.

Use the fan spray, use more paint (pull back at least halfway). Overlap your passes by 40% to 50%.

It’s a good idea to lubricant your airbrush regularly. Lubrication keeps the airbrush parts working smoothly. Only use airbrush lubrication, we will be coming out with some shortly so email us at info@preval.com. DON’T USE WD-40!

Usually when paint isn’t sticking to a surface, it is because the paint has nothing to “grab” onto. Scuffing up the glossy finish with 1,000-grit sandpaper or lightly with an SOS pad will help. Adhesion promoter will also help. After scuffing, wipe the surface with a degreaser.

The patent application is focused around the functionality of the system. Because its only a patent pending we have to be careful discussing too much detail.

You wont find another system like this in the market. key features:

• Comes with fan aircap and detail aircap
• No compressor is needed but works very well with them.
• The aircaps are interchangeable by simply screwing off and on.
• The portable power units are also registered dusters making for cleaning up sanding debris a breeze.
• Made in the USA with easily replaceable parts when needed
• Sprays latex, clear coat, urethane, water based,and solvent based paints and industrial coatings like no other
• Perfect professional touch up spray system with 1/16th" to 3" fan.
• Easy enough for a DIYer
• Made of stainless steel and brass, innerpacking using solvent proof cpating
• Packaging comes with built in display for retailers to use if they like, bilingual.
• Priced below anything similar, see Iwata kustom airbrush as an example, of similar quality at a much, much higher price.

•    DO NOT work in direct sunlight

•    Remove rails, cleats, louvers, snaps, striping tape, etc. Remove seals from the edges of parts or fittings when doing a repair around that part or fitting.  Clean repair area and all tools with acetone prior to application. Spray acetone to clean out Sprayer and/or vFan Airbrush.

•    Duct tape off adjacent gunwale molding, and deck fittings you are unable to remove. Duct tape is recommended over masking tape because it provides better protection.

•    Gel coat should be applied in temperatures of 60ºF to 80ºF

•    Always use eye and hand protection. Read all warnings on product labels

•    SAND DAMAGED AREA  -The heavier fast-cut grits (40/80/100) are used to feather sand and ground out a routed area prior to filling. Also, they are used for the first sanding of gouges, dock dings, scratches, and blisters. When sanding areas that have been filled with putty we suggest using 40 or 80 grit sandpaper, depending on how large the repair is.

•    Once the fill area is level or contoured to the desired shape, sand with 100 grit paper to remove the course scratches from 40 or 80 grit. You should also feather the surrounding area of the gelcoat repair with 220/330.

•    When sanding flat areas use a rubber block. We recommend 3M Abrasives for best results.

•    CATALYZE  FRESH BATCH OF GELCOAT properly. Measure catalyst accurately. Under- or over-catalyzed gel coat will cure slower and look faded or chalky.

•    Do not add more than 15-20% by volume of Styrene Monomer

•    Pot life (amount of time for application of the product) shortens dramatically as you mix larger batch sizes. Keep in mind that you have a limited time to apply what you have mixed (usually between 5-15 minutes).

•    Gel coat will not fully cure without adding a surfacing agent or over spraying with PVA

•    Spraying Gelcoat Check color thoroughly before applying. Gelcoat will not darken or change colors when it dries. The color wet is the color when dry.

•    Generally mix 5oz batches. A good practice is to pour the mixed gel coat from the mixing container into Peval Product container used for application. This further assures that no uncatalyzed material is clinging to the sides of the pot. “Lay on” the gel coat in a heavy thickness (about 10 mils) using horizontal strokes, and working from top to bottom. Avoid brushing as this could remove the waxy surface additive. Remember to always lap wet.

•    Generally, one heavy coat is sufficient. However, if you have opacity problems two coats may be necessary with a light sanding between coats. Once the coating (gelcoat) has cured, it should be block sanded using a 250 wet grit paper to remove all brush marks and high spots. Following this, it should be wet sanded with 320,400 and 600 wet grit paper, buffed, polished and waxed.

•    If there is a trim color, you need to switch the fan aircap from the  vFan Portable Airbrush System and replace it with a standard aircap. Gel Coat requires the addition of fiberglass resin hardener or catalyst (MEKP) at 2% by volume (77ºF) Measure catalyst accurately. Measure catalyst properly as using too much or too little may effect curing and cause fading and chalking. Gelcoat will not fully cure without adding a surfacing agent or wax additive sanding aid. You can spray with PVA before gel coal reaches its gel stage (5-10 min.), or adding 1oz per quart of wax additive sanding aid.

•    Gelcoat may be thinned for use in a Portable Preval Sprayer with styrene monomer. The Sprayer is an amazing spray system however Acetone is NOT recommended except in clean up. Do not use more than 15% by volume of thinner, and always add thinner, tint, OPR metal flake first then add the Catalyst or Hardener and mix thoroughly. Over thinning will result in an inadequate thickness for full curing.  

•    For more detail and precision we recommend using vFan Portable Airbrush System which works with your compressor and is designed for portability, precision paint atomization and material dispensing; for professional touch-ups and surface repairs; surface preparation; and fast curing. The vFan Airbrush delivers a 3” fan and a 1/16” hairline spray pattern.  The dual action vFan is easy to control allowing the user to manage air volume and product output. This precision-based technology allows vFan Airbrush users to atomize product finish coatings, paints and chemicals with nano-sized droplets for ultra-thin layering to feather, blend and to speed up cure times. Initially spray a cover coat as smooth and evenly as you can to cover your repair. This coat should be mostly in the repair area, and may be repeated. Sanding between coats is not necessary unless a surfacing agent has been added to your gel coat. Once your repair is covered, feather a ‘flow’ or sanding coat on the masked-off area making layered passes to avoid a buildup of gel coat in any one area.

•    Each of these coats of gelcoat may involve several passes. Be even and consistent in your Sprayer or vFan movement, overlapping each previous pass slightly and not hesitating on the ends. When spraying to a radius, flow the gelcoat to the tape. In open flat areas, layer passes. Final thickness should be 12-15 mils minimum or the gelcoat may not fully cure. As soon as you are done spraying, clean your sprayer fully with acetone. Most re-sprayed gel coat will cure in 2-4 hours, although overnight cures are ideal. Begin wet sanding with the finest grit that will remove orange peel in the re-sprayed area. This will avoid unnecessary sanding scratches. Usually 320 or 400 grit wet paper is sufficient for the initial sanding. Wet sand to a 600 finish and buff with 3M Finesse-It Marine Compound and polish with Scotchgard Marine Liquid Wax.

•    Store gel coat in a cool, dry place.

The dual action vFan Airbrush allows for the user to control air flow and product output.  This precision based vFan Airbrush is capable of atomizing coatings, paints, chemicals at nano size droplets giving ultra thin coatings or dispensing thicker coatings at a 1/16th" pin pattern to a 3" fan pattern.  Further the vFan works with compressors as well as being portable using pressurized gas which is necessary for certain Industrial, automotive and other industries

The vFan will absolutely be the best option.  For larger projects like this we recommend using the vFan with a standard plug in compressor.  Otherwise our 150 feet of ENERGY will work fine but because the portable units are more designed for "on-the-fly touch-ups" you should buy an additional 2-3 units to interchange throughout the job.

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