okay. im going to calculate this for a 10 yr span
cheap paintjob=300 bucks for a 3 yr warranty (which warrants agaoinst fading, dullness, chipping, flaking and other crap)
so for 9 years it costs only around a grand and you can also change paint colors within those 3 years each.

you pay over a grand or even up to 3 grand, it may last you 10 years or more, but what about trying to fix all those scratches or oxidation? does it warrant the paint for up to 10 years? do u really want to look at the same color for 10+ years? it oonly takes a day to bring it in and u can rent a rental car while ur at it.

so...think about it.
the only down point is, the place im talking about is only in norcal i think.
earl schieb...