Having spent all my money on other parts of the truck, I couldn't afford any hired paint job! I had to resort to rattle cans on both trucks, and here is what I found: be prepared to spend alot on sandpaper, prep supplies, a good respirator and Rustoleum (about $350). Also, spend alot of time sanding, priming, sanding, etc., keep a CLEAN workplace, and, last but not least, don't use gloss or even semi-gloss with rattle cans because one can't maintain a wet surface. I had to use flat because I was unwilling to take the time to buff out the halo effect, because it's just gonna get scratched anyway and flat paint is mega easy to touch up. Also, be patient enough to let the 1st coat is dry ( the next day even though that cramps your style--don't be greedy) to avoid runs, drips and orange peel, and don't paint in cold weather. Obviously, get most of the factory paint off first and use progressively finer grits between 100 and 400 (or finer, if you want it to look real pretty). Save money, prevent rust, easy touch up. Each truck took me about 60 hrs of solid work.
