Pvc Bait Holes ?

[bulletoothulk]

Hey guys getting ready to paint my first bait (pvc) and wanted to know how you get the bait smooth. My bait is shaped perfect but has tiny little holes. Thanks guys

[BobP]

You need to fill the holes because they are rough and because they can out-gas air if the bait is heated, bubbling the paint.  Since PVC is a closed cell foam, you don't actually need a durable waterproof sealer to protect it as you would with wood.  But the sealer needs to be compatible with the topcoat you are planning to use.  If your topcoat is solvent-based, I'd probably choose epoxy as the sealer because it will not react with just about any topcoat.  If your topcoat is epoxy, you have a wider range of sealers that will work, including regular sanding sealers, epoxy, etc.     

[bulletoothulk]

So would devcon be okay?

[BobP]

I use Devcon Two Ton (the 30 minute glue, not the 5 min quick cure epoxy) as an undercoating/sealer on wood baits.  It works fine.  You can thin it slightly with denatured alcohol (just a few drops) to improve its brushing consistency.  If you are using it as a topcoat too, it's a 'one stop' solution.  But if you are using epoxy as a topcoat, you basically only need something to fill the holes and form a smooth surface to paint because PVC is naturally waterproof.  Any commercial sanding sealer would probably work OK.  Lightly sand the sealer to improve paint adhesion and smooth out any rough spots.

 

I don't paint many PVC baits, maybe someone who does has a quicker, easier method.

[j27]

I've use d2t and etex on my PVC baits with excellent results.

[bulletoothulk]

Thanks for the reply guys