I've done enough paint jobs and I know what I can get away with there. The only complete cars I have done were my own and I did not keep track of them for money or time because I just do not care what it takes. Quick breakdown here. Engine: Parts 3275. Labor 500. Trans: parts and labor 500. Body panels 3750. Paint and materials 2500. Total body labor 6650.Outsource 2350. On a big job I uaually sell parts at 10 over and am a dealer for most of what I need so that keeps the total down a bit. I figure if they are spending good labor money then I can help out with the parts. I am also looking to do a general how to book and this may be the perfect subject. My wife always says I am too kind for my own good but I sleep OK.