Clear Coat Suggestions

If it was me and I knew a painter like that:

1. I'd change to something like smooth desert tan Durabak
2. I'd probably have to assist in the prep to reduce labor cost and time and determine if any bodywork beyond sanding is needed, like leveling
meaning taking off anything that has to come out of the way for painting

the factory colors are not special or worth anything. And Durabak is potentially less work for what is likely a better looking and stronger result.

 

That's an interesting idea.

Now, since my truck is 17, how easy/hard would this be to do if i got a can of the base color and also clear coat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj9VqSnT-bs&t=210s

 

$400 is a scuff, mask & shoot, tops. You know what they say, "If it sounds too good to be true....." I'd be a little hesitant. As someone who had quite a bit of experience in this field in my younger days, and delivered paint & supplies to shops in my retirement, I dunno. I will say to expect as least $1K + minimum for supplies, probably closer to 2. And that's not near top shelf stuff. Good luck OP, I'll be interested to see how this turns out.