[Tommy]

Here's some general advice. Treat this like you would hiring a contractor to redo your kitchen. Put everything in writing including work to be done, materials to be used, time to be completed, approval by you of the final product, amounts to be paid and when, and penalties, if any, if the product is delivered late. Then shop around and see who will take the deal and for what price. ... Painting a car is not art, it's a job for a skilled craftsman. Don't just pick someone and hope for the best. Ask for references (for business practices) and see examples of their recent work.