Most shops would rather do touch-up work for the insurance companies rather than complete repaints. Too much time and basically a losing proposition. As I got my SS back Friday (looks great!) and I got the final bill, He discounted the labor 50%, and I know he didnt charge me for all the time actually involved, I still wound up at a little over $3300.00 (was supposed to be just over 5900) As they started to strip the factory finish, we found the doors had been previously repaired, and the patches were actually what was rusting. I also had him fill (weld)the holes for the aftermaket side moding that was on the car. The car was pretty straight, and looks better than when it was new... IF the paint job was for a daily driver, I would probably do it myself, but as this is my toy, I'll spend the bucks....