Checklist for body and paint shop

Out here the average body shop make their money on insurance jobs not one-off custom paint jobs and body work. Some will not do a job like yours feeling that there is not enough money in it. If they will do it, question how long have been in business, what prep work they plan on doing, what kind of paint they will use (single stage, two stage?), what warranty. How long will the work take? Be easy here, it may take a little time as other cars may be first. Are they a member of the local Better Business Bureau? If you can find a shop that paints older cars often, then you are doing better. Can you see examples of their work or talk to other happy customers? Good luck.