A friend recommended the local Maaco. They are going to paint it for $400.00 plus $250.00 in body work for a dented fender, total 650.00. I realize that this is a cheap way to go but I couldn't see spending $2000 (one estimate) to paint a car that cost $1800. I am changing from Light Ivory (623) to Champagne Metallic (473). Maaco had the MB color codes and mixed a sample for me to see. I practiced taking off trim at the Pull-A-Part and got new fasteners and clips from Perf.Parts. I figured the more I did the better job Maaco will do. I also removed tail lights, mirrors, cowl covers, wipers, washers, grill, bumpers, rocker molding, side molding, emblems, and hd. light surrounds. The hardest trim to deal with is the gutter trim above the doors. I cleaned all the rubber with peanut oil and painted the plastic pieces semi-flat black. I guess I'll see it tomorrow. I am hoping for at least a 20 footer.
MB paint color codes