Paint mega-disaster (long rant)

Something you need to watch out for is! If and when you let him know or he finds out you are seeking Legal action! He may try to get a mechanics lein on the car. You might want to get some type of restraining order on him to stop him from that so it can go to court and be setteled there. With what you have already paid to this idiot I would hate to see him wind up with your car by filing a mechanics lein. GET A LWWYER FAST, maybe a Lawyer can get something done for you. Still sounds to me you gave them the OK to do whatever on the car and if that is so they can basically charge you whatever they want,Time and materials can EAT YOU ALIVE! Especially time! I sure hope you come out on this deal.Keep us all informed!