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.

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

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

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.

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.