help and options highly needed on single stage

Used to mix Napa/ Martin Senour ,for years. I usually do a single stages,for beginners on a budget. The two concerns:1 ,fixing thebodywork.2, does it have to metallic? If metallic,absolutley go base/clear. If you can deal with a single non metallic color,Napa Crossfire kicks ***. Lays down,like the older Centauri paints(Dupont).Price is climbing ,though.Check out ,www.tcpglobal.com. Freight is sky high now,,personally would use the local NAPA,if a paint smart person works there.Nason,not bad either......