: The Awlcraft 2000 is supposed to be more repairable, perhaps the
: way to go....and I could wait and get it done by a local shop,
: times are hard, might not cost that much. I just don't want
: black, too common but seriously too hot to touch in the summer
: time.

Some people have had good success painting cars with Rustoleum enamel. I saw one that was done in 8-10 thin coats (thinned the paint before application) with wetsanding in between coats that actually turned out really nice, and held up very well.

Here's an instructable for a blue miata, Iv'e also seen a white corvair and an orange 60's hot rod done with Rustoleum.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Your-Car-With-Rustoleum/

Ooh, here's a prety example on YouTube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qPJTTRWttQ

StephenHJ