I talked to a local shop here in CT that has a very good rep when it comes to paint jobs...he said to repaint the car a different color would run me 4-5K total. I bent over and grabbed my ankles right there.

For those that got their cars painted a different color did they do the engine bay? If so did they have to yank the engine from the car? What about door jams, gas cap, etc...were they painted too? Where can you see your original factory paint, if at all?

I want to fix a lot of the dings and scratches on my car since I am buying out the lease in Jan. but I have so many the car really needs to be repainted. I have Deep Violet Pearl now, and although I love the color every little nick in the clear coat shows through which is why I want a lighter color.

Thanks guys.