Dartin for Divorce
in 2017 I had my truck painted & metal worked. Metal work consisted of replacing both front outer fenders (inner wheel wells are welded to the fenders), both rear wheel arches and installation of a new Driver's front door. I had about $2k in parts and $9k in paint & metal.
Consider that I was only paying $60/hr labor and bump to today's prices...
Paint ain't cheap.