How much to expect to pay for a nice paint job?

[hotrod 80]

Originally Posted by 324matt

My truck is in need of a paint job. Its a 1987 SRW V30 4x4. Its in immaculate shape body wise and is in dire need of a good paint job. I want the same 2tone factory colors, and original red/black pinstripe put back on. Whats my best option? How much am i lookin at $$?
1. Should i contact body shops?
2. Does maco do good work?
3. Should i take off the emblems/rubber seals/grill/lights/trim/bumpers ect ect ect ahead of time, or let the painter do it all?
4. Im leary of just some guy in his garage painting it. I dont want it butchered.
5. Im not looking to win trophys at a car show, i just want a good protective paint job.

Please, ANY suggestions will help.!

Thank you.
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Before we get way off track with the Maaco haters ,, i refer to the original posters question . I would also like to direct you to the picturs of the truck , which desite being super straight and clean , is on a gravel drive way , Taking this and the original question back in perspective . Here is a good day shot of my $1800 Daily driver 5 year warrany paint job . My truck was /is in nearly the same condition . These are cell phone pics and i have yet to wax it with my porter cable which will make it better .