Well, went in for a more accurate paint estimate than over the phone, and it's way different

I am still doing to get it painted at the same place, since the price is still "relatively" right.

He said that since painting a black car sucks (basically), it's more expensive. He ran me through why;my car is full of little dents that dont look so bad now, but after a nice clear coat will show up. He's going to skip working on the hood, and just buy a new one for it. Lastly, the side skirts and spoiler, not a lot of work there, but he's going to paint the body where they go, then mount the skirts, then paint again. Same with the wing.

Anyway, tax and all, he is giving me $2450 ish.

That's $1000 under the table, then $1300 with tax.

The deal with imperfections: "After the car is back in your hands, if you see something you dont like just bring it back to me and I will fix it."

May 12 she goes in.