I am using this primer:
step 1. washed the pieces with soap and water really well, rinsed and let dry without touching for a hour or so
step 2. I sprayed 2 coats of primer onto the pieces.
step 3. I will be spraying them with the same brand of paint but in blue.
step 4. I will use clear coat to finish it off.
I am leaving the texture on my pieces, I like the look of it. Hope this helps you out more.