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I meant to qualify this a bit yesterday but I didn't have some of the details to hand.
For LG or F&B colours I have been using a specialised primer and top coat. I get the primer from Ray Munns (Global Paint / Baseprimer X-tra) and the top coat from Papers & Paints (Mylands Wood and Metal in some cases).
Most of the exterior painting I do is in white gloss because it's the most durable exterior finish. I have been using Zinsser Allcoat for about 6 years, since it was launched and have seen good results with it. I also use it for Satin Black on railings etc.
I have had early failure on railings from F&B and LG exterior paint so I don't use them anymore. Both F&B and LG are more difficult to apply especially in heat than Allcoat or the other paints I've been using.
There's a development in the acrylic paints over the last couple of years that brings them very close to oil paint in the way they handle.
I have had some great success with the old oil based Dulux Weathershield system but I don't use oil based paints any more wherever possible for all the reasons (except durability).
The only big name system I couldn't understand what the fuss was about is Sikkens oilbased. Some people loved it though.