Temporary paint

[sambo]

I'm at that point where I just want my car finished, however I'm a long way off paint and interior unless I win the lotto some time soon. And I'm sick of looking at the dull gray gelcoat.

I spoke to a painter about giving it a light sand/prime (no body work) and laying down a coat of matt black. I was advised that this will all need to come off prior to doing the job properly and will add a lot to the cost of the final job.

I'm thinking it will be easy enough to remove myself with an electric sander and a fair bit of elbow grease. I know a few guys (Boxhead, Gav, Tenrocca, etc) have gone for a matt finish. What are your thoughts on removing it prior to a big dollar paint job?

I've also looked into vinyl wrap, which looks like 1-2k just for materials - lots of waste on a Cobra apparently. Plus labour. Does that sound right?

Any other suggestions?