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I will also be watching this topic as I plan to paint my 52 myself. Im interested in what people have to say about the duplicolor paint shop as that is what im planning to use. I just purchased a can of their primer, black paint and clear for painting the engine compartment and other hidden areas, so I will decide weather to use their color coat depending on how well everything turns out. From what i heard/read it sounds like a good choice. Now I know besides a good quality paint, accurately prepping the surface for paint is what really determines how well the job turns out. I pickup up a hvlp gun from harbor frieght that came with a pressure regulator for the gun for $40. Once again depending on how well this gun works will determine if i will use it for color. My air compresser should be fine for how I plan to paint everything (1 part or section at a time off the truck), I just have to pick up a filter/air and water seperator to go on my compressor before i start shooting. As Jim Bow stated, my truck will also be for driving/cruising so if it looks good from a 5-10ft, but a few minor flaws up close, i will be fine with that.