First Kit I had painted was the daft Lotus 11ish, all grp bodywork and it cost £1500 as a favour and that was 8 years ago now, damn good finish that couldn't be faulted but if it had been a "proper booked in job" another £1000 would have been added to that. So we opted for the take as long as you like and 1500 folding things option.
Local place wanted £3000 to paint it