ok so i told the guy i wanted the best he could give me so this is what he set me up for:
For surface prep: "prep Plus" and "value Prep"
paint service: "signiture service"
Protection: Full clear coat
then hes charging $200 for hte racing stripes i want.
and he is also going to paint the door jambs.
http://maaco.com/auto-painting-service.aspx

 

A one stage maaco paint job that you will be happy with (should include several hours bodywork) shouldn't run more then 1500. Do not expect perfection. Expect a fish eye or two.