I have done quiet a bit of painting ,though I can't match MB factory Quality, high quality base clear is much eaiser to get a pro job than the older style paints at least for me.
ask to look at much of there finished work as you can,find out how long they have been in business.Remember that 126's have alum. hoods and trunks that take a different prep,it's pretty much all in prep. A real super good job using very good paint and little or no body work will cost 25 hundred to 4 thousand or more for near show quality........
William Rogers......