Hello,
How and what would be the best procedure to prime a model that has PE parts before the painting begins?
Thank you.

I've been using good old fashion Floquil Primer for years.
Some love it, some hate it. For me it works on everything, metal, plastic, resin, without any problems.
I thin with plain old lacquer thinner, and airbrush it on.

I have used the Tamiya spray primer, nice smooth finish that doesn't hide details.

But if you're painting with enamels I wouldn't bother priming, you will only really need to if you use acrylic as it sometimes doesn't stick so well to the brass.

HI

I use good old Canadian Tire automotive primer. The rust colour is a good thicker primer and the grey makes for a great final check primer.

HTH

Tom

i use some uls laquer primer from work. i get for free, doesnt damage the plastic, and does a very nice job i like it better than testor and model master.

Frank

Thanks guys for all your help. I got the new...well at least new for me, liquid primer from Tamiya along with its laquer thinner. The guy at the store told me that a 60/40 primer to thinner ration should be ok and that this is a very fine primer that doesn't hide details etc. I am anxious to try it on and see what is the end result. Again, thank you for your advice. Like always, priceless.

My method which i learn from some internet forum is to use Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black X-18. It works great for my AFV and work as pre-shade also.