Cost of a single-color paint job?

apologies to the op as we are way off course, but I suspect you have a feeling for what you are in for.

No apology required...this debate/discussion is why I posted the question in the first place!
And my initial question has been answered BTW....no way I can afford to have someone else shoot the color at those prices. I will take Dave Bonds advice and do my 'practice' color shooting on the engine bay. Thanks for everyone's replies and advice on this!:D