paint problem need help please

The painter is mad at me, so I cannot get him to answer any questions. I had mine done for 6500 and the tow truck driver asked me how much so I told him not knowing that his buddies 69 camaro was there to get done with less bodywork and he was paying 12k. You can guess real quick where this went and the painter is poed that I told what I paid.I guess there is an unwritten law that you are supposed to say nothing