[nbpro]

I've seen single staged paint turn out great, and last a long time. I've seen base coat/ clear coat turn out like crap. I've seen cheap paint jobs that look good and last a long time. I've seen expensive paint jobs look like crap, and didn't last anytime. The biggest part of a paint job is the prep and the know-how. The more experience a person has, in most cases, will yield a better job. Remember, it's the prep that makes the paint look as good as it does, not the paint itself.