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Very Nice!

And for 25% of the going rate for a higher-end paint job... I think you got a great deal!

I had my Z painted at Maaco last year. I'm very happy and it cost about the same ($1,400). they did a lot of ding removal and even painted the jambs. I agree, for a daily driver, if you do the prep work - taking everything off, they do a good job. I even took my windshield and back window out.

Nice job!