The first painter that I spoke with 6 years ago is 1/3 mile from my “new” house in NC.
I went back to him last week - he said
Yes - as soon as he finishes an almost finished truck.
It is a long story - about two puppies who jumped up on my lap, and, the owner is getting ready to retire (health issues) - his new, young partner will paint my truck.
And, insurance jobs are almost gone since COVID appeared.
I am a lucky guy.
By the way, I have an very nice Accuspray HVLP paint system, and, a “zoot-suit” fresh-air breathing system (to protect from foul vapors), and, excellent paint guns. I had my friend/painter use them in NY when painting my Suburban. I do not want to learn now.
I will be selling them later this year.
