$7000 paint job

yes, it seems every bodyman has his own view of the correct way to do it.

I have had a couple painters suggest, ( IF ( HA!) I;m price conscious) to perhaps use good,,, but not the highest costs primers, but use as good a top coat as I can afford.

maybe another key to t he amateur painter, is having the correct tip for what your shooting, ...... i'm sure the pros still have a primer gun and a topcoat gun too.

wheni I started this little discussion, I hoped it would give people a chance to look into ways to get a paint job ( whatever the Nth degree they want) with out getting caught in the insurance shop "jail"., maybe hear of some people that have learned to do good body work and and have pride in the results, maybe give some inspiration to at least get a gun and apply something like equipment enamel .... instead of Walmart spray bombs ( no offense given, O K, talking durability here at least),, swap some info around.

bodywork? painting ... your car is no small undertaking,,, take lots of work, skill, knowhow, equipment...... but it can be learned and done with a wide variance of results!!!! i'm sure not trying to step on any toes.....
but its not on everyone 's plate that owns an old mopar or two, to mortgage the house for a paint job??

No disrespect intended to the man that spent $10,000 just on materials (HOW????).