we allow people to strip build too, but draw the line at physical prep, as regardless of how many tie you tell them that it wont be good enough then you paint it and its poo, they blame you lol
 
i agree, i think because i have done prep and painting in the past my friends dont mind me doing most of the prep.

however so many people just have not got a clue that i can see where youre coming from.
 
get a wrap done instead much cheaper full carbon with a gloss finish be amazing :)
 
they dont really offer a gloss carbon only matte and its a 3m product so a wrap in that is 2k ish and its not actually that nice in large clumps
 

That looks LUUUUUUUUUUUUSH! :)

I got quoted from a local company (i'm in Norfolk but i thought i'd throw it in there anyhoo) for approx £1500 for a full respray, although i was going for 'colour changing/pearlescent paint' in a tasteful colour and they said they could do that for approximately £2800. The company has a good reputation too and i've seen thier work...... it's pretty flawless.