ok, so i just went to Anaheim Hills Auto Body - because they are MB certified and looked like a small family bussiness - they are actually a huge operation. they quoted me 7000$ to fix my right front fender, and paint the whole car. They did mention they would have to take all the trim off (and apparently that is costly?! - ha!)
im contemplating going on a road trip to Mexico and get it painted down there. anyone want to come?
oh - BTW Maaco wants $4000, apparently my 31 year old paint job has minute cracks that require the whole car be stripped.