PVC painting tip

[Fishwhittler]

If you build lures out of PVC, you may have experienced problems getting a smooth surface for painting.  Here's a tip that will give you a very smooth bait.

After the bait is assembled, spray it with Rust-Oleum Stops Rust automotive primer.  Once it's dry, sand it with a piece of paper until the primer is shiny.  You will end up with a very smooth bait, and the primer will also fill in minor scratches left on the bait from sanding.

[.dsaavedra.]

when you say sand it with piece of paper do you mean like printer paper?

[Fishwhittler]

Printer paper or the back of a piece of sandpaper works well.

[BobP]

Whittler, thanks for the tip.  I've had a heck of a time getting a smooth surface on the few PVC baits I tried.  My reservation is using an auto primer because I HATE the smell of the stuff after it dries - stinks up the whole tackle box.

[Fishwhittler]

BobP, glad to help.

You could probably use just about any primer.  I mentioned Rust-Oleum because that's what I use.  Any relatively soft paint should work fine.