Anyone here used a Preval sprayer?

[7T1240]

Has anyone here used the Preval Sprayer?

(see link here) http://www.prevalspraygun.com/

I saw it mentioned in a GRM / Classic Motorsports article on the 240Z. I'd like to paint the hatch jamb on my car before installing new inner and outer hatch weatherstrips, and I'm wondering if this would be a suitable tool?

Thanks, Gary S.

[hls30.com]

Harbor freight sells those,

( http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=94084&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName= )

and an aluminum version

( http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=1102&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName= )

supplied with several interchangeable spraycan type heads in different paterns. I have used the aluminum ones to shoot paint, Mineral Spirits(exactly what the Dr ordered for cleaning out carbs and other small intricate parts that are nasty), laquer thinner, primer, por15, and even water. The straws that come with WD40 fit also fit the spray heads. The aluminum sprayers are inexpensive, and work very well and are charged by your favorate compresor!

WIll

[BD240Z]

I've used the Preval system on a number of small parts/projects, (motorcycle gas tanks, mirrors, etc). I've painted single & two stage processes and liked the results on both. It doesn't atomize the paint as much as I'd like it to but they're pretty handy on smaller jobs.

I'm going to try the rechargeable cannisters from Eastwood like HLS30 suggested the next time I need something small painted.

[7T1240]

Thanks for your responses hls30 and BD280Z. A few more questions:

BD280Z, you mentioned "two stage process"...does this refer to base coat / clearcoat? or paint / hardener?

Second question - if I were to use this approach to paint the hatch jamb, any suggestions, ideas, tricks, thoughts etc.

Thanks, Gary S.

[BD240Z]

Gary,

The two stage referred to base-coat/clear-coat.

Using the Preval system wasn't hard, just prep and mask like you normally would and then paint. IMO, the hard part is getting the new paint to blend in with any old paint on any adjacent panels. In other words, when you remove your masking tape, how do you blend in the masking line so that it looks right. That's the beauty of a clear-coat, you can wet sand and then buff/polish. Other members appear to be much more knowledgeable about painting, maybe someone can pipe in on how to blend in the line.

Follow the paint manufacturers data sheet and practice on something to get the hang of how the Preval sprays/covers. Sometimes that only way to learn is by doing it, that's the fun part of working on our cars.

Good luck!