Holy shit! $3 THOUSAND for PAINT?!
I'm originally from Michigan and my parents are still there. I'll be home in December for Christmas. Anyway, 60 miles away from you, there is a Ford Dealer. Fred Grande Ford in Richmond, MI. They have a great guy working in the back that does paint. It's not "on the side" or anything like that. He's legit and works for the dealer.
Painted a few bumpers for my Dad and I, shaved a tailgate and filled it in and painted two hoods for us.
His name is Matt. He's the only Matt in the paint shop. Give them a call. Tell him Mitch and Adam in Memphis referred you. Badass dude to work with.
10901 Gratiot Avenue
Richmond, MI 48064
(586) 727-3415
I'd go nowhere else to get paint done if I am in Michigan and reasonable close (as you are).
If you're in the market for custom exhaust, call Doug Jr. at Dougs Muffler in Mt. Clemens.