> My brother painted my van and it has cost $2,000 so far and we are not
> done yet.  He sprayed POR15, primer, Lexus pearl white and 3 coats of
> clear.  I took it apart mostly myself and I even helped with some of
> the sanding and it is still a ton more than $1k.
>
> Dana
> 85 Westy
> 04 Beetle TDI

 Maaco or Earl Scheib will paint everything w/ a broom for only $800! Just
make sure that whatever you don't want painted, tires, bumpers, windows,
etc. you take off or it will get nicely painted. As me how I know?

Tom-can you say chartreuse?