Easiest cheapest way to fix dent

On reason good results can be had with acrylic enamel/urethanes is the speed of the reducer. A slower reducer will give a wetter glossier look. If using bc/cc this is not a factor.
Five things ???? about auto paint in the can, vs spray cans in general is 1. The amount of solids 2. gloss hardner 3 Speed of reducer 4. effects on it from UV 5. the quality of the spray pattern
LIke said above, hvlp guns can he had for cheap and a good painter can do plenty good with them with some practice and knowledge. Auto acrylic urethane can be found as good stuff and cheaper than bc/cc. The work in sanding,tape, sanding primers, wax grease remover, tape, is high and why not find a way to do better than spray cans?
I know these statement will case a lot of disagreement, and that's fine.
Not getting any disagreement from me barbee6043 I think you couldn't have said it any better.