Hey I was just wondering if it's cheaper to paint a car youyrself or pay a place to do it? I cant't find posts from places online so i need your help. Also, if it's cheeper to do it yourself, what are the order of the coats that need to go on, and is it necessary to strip the painting of your first car. I want to paint my car a shiny black so I think im looking for a paint with metalic flakes or soemthing right? Comment Back please!