I agree with Mike.
I painted mine myself and spent a grand total of $500 on materials. I bought the cheapest 2 pak paint and primer I could find. Mine is far from perfect (I painted it while it was too green, only 3 months after getting the car) and to be honest if I was keeping it I would paint it again. I reckon I could do it again and get it very nearly perfect, knowing what I know now.....
Good on you for giving it a go
