Is There An Honest Auto/Body/Painter In SoCal?

Like I have said before, painting is easy. Durability of repairs requires skill and knowledge. I'm not saying Maaco can't pull that off but just like your photo suggests, we all put the emphasis on the shiny end product that may fall off in 6 months if the proper procedures are not followed. ..
Yes, I agree with you there too. I had a small shop (owned the tow truck that backed into me..in my drive way!) patch a dent in the trunk of my Breeze and 9 months later the bondo was pealing up and looked like a dry lake bed. I had my 65 painted by One-Day (just a cut above Earl Sheib) and heck, after 18 years its still pretty nice considering its been in the garage for 14 of those. Its a little thin on the rear rockers but for $400, I am very satisfied....slight orange peal was a wet sand away after 6 months. Much better than the rattle can copper someone threw on it.