you know what they say... never pay in advance!!! once i gave him the last payment (he stated before that he doesn't let his customers owe him money as he said he has been screwed too many times) it seems progress stopped.
Well, in my opinion you can't go get it outta there b/c then you will have lost all your money. I would just start ratcheting up the heat and calling his *** everyday, and maybe mentioning the Better Business Bureau. Naw, gimme a break. He's gotta be shooting paint on somebody's car a few days a week, I'm guessing, right? How the hell else would he be able to stay in business?!
I would keep it amicable though and (initially) refrain from going bananas on his azz.....initially. The goal is to get it done and nice, not burn all your bridges. Keep showing up and he'll get stressed from seeing your face. :cheers: