I'm planning on using Hot Rod Flatz on mine, its $150 or so for a gallon of paint, reducer, and hardner. But I don't want a show quality job, it all depends what you're after doesn't it? If you are building a $40,000 "Dentist and Lawyer Hobbyist Special" then you probably are gonna drop a fortune on paint. If you're doing it yourself and work for a living, the cheaper paint suddenly doesn't look so bad!