Originally Posted by ard

OMG.

Where, pray tell, will the paint/metalics be 'blended' so that there isnt a distinct "repainted fender" look?

This needs blending in the door and hood, and clearcoat of door, hood and fender.

But what do I know. Don't bother getting any estimates, take the check, and use bondo and rattle cans.

All this hi-falluting 'paint talk' is jsut a conspiracy to jack up repair costs.

OP, listen only to those posts that reinforce your pre-conceived ideas...don't go to a real shop...sounds like a plan