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MHaving a High-Quality Gelcoat Reflects Well on Your Boat’s Value

Yachts, powerboats, jet skis and other amphibious vehicles are coated with several layers of gelcoat to protect the fiberglass hull from wear and damage. Gelcoat is a strong resin that adheres to the contours of your boat and flexes with the hull's contortions as it tackles the waves and weather.

If you get a lot of enjoyment out of your marine vehicle, its hull is destined to suffer some wear. Regular docking, unforeseen events, and heavy sunlight can take their toll. Even...

You can spruce or touch-up your stained trim and molding using your Preval Sprayer and Sherman-Williams Minwax® products.

It won't take as much time as you think. The Preval system sprays evenly over any surface, so feel free to prep and spray multiple areas at once.

See our Preval Spray Painting Tips for advice on touching up any surface in your home.

Materials You'll Need

Respirator or painting mask

Painters tape

Rubber gloves

Rags...

This project is perfect for old wooden tables that have surrendered their time to the years. This great DIY project enables you to restore wood’s lost luster with some TLC via careful sanding and a fresh varnish coat. The key is to remove as much of the old finish as you can, fill any dents or splits in the wood, then sand, restain and revarnish. Follow these steps carefully to bring worn wooden tabletops back to “like new” condition.

Materials You'll Need

Eye protection

Rubber gloves

Respirator

Painting Stainless Steel with Preval

I'm sure you'll agree, that bare stainless steel makes for a great sleek look or professional appearance but; sometimes you or your client may desire a custom look or a completely different finish. Here's how to obtain that with our Preval Sprayer.

To Get Started Remember These Tips and Warnings:

• Spraying is ideal for finishing as it affords a smooth, even finish.
• Always be sure to take proper safety precautions when spraying paint, including hand, eye and breathing protection, as well as ensuring there is plenty of ventilation and no source...

The more you drive, the more susceptible your bumper is to scratches, scuffs and even holes, which can all severely devalue your car's overall appearance. Instead of purchasing a whole new bumper or taking it to a mechanic, you can personally repair your bumper without sacrificing professional quality. Fixing the inevitable wear and tear on your car's plastic bumper can be costly and time consuming, but when you use the Preval Sprayer and patch kit (if necessary) you can easily and affordably restore your bumper to near factory made perfection.

Most DIY and at-home repairs are...